Catchment Field Officer Nepean (Southern Highlands Bargo)
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Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Ready to make a splash in your career WaterNSW is seeking an experiencedCatchment Field Officer(Full-Time Permanent) to join our Land & Catchment Operations team.
This is an opportunity to work with an essentialorganisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.This role offers the flexibility to work around life your contribution will be valued and youll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Our Perks and Benefits:
AtWaterNSW we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers dams and pipelines thats why we offer a load of benefits.
- Flexible working
- Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
- Up to16 weeks paid parental leave
- Fertilityleave
- Corporate wear allowance
- Professional development and educationalassistance
- Salary starting from $88366 base super
- And so much more!
Whatyoull do:
- Implement and report on assigned land management/maintenance activitiesincluding bush fire management activities
- Assist in undertaking prescribed burns and response to wildfires
- Communicate operational issues hazards non-conformances WHS and environmental matters to ensure operational and maintenance programs are compliant and implemented effectively
- Ensure accurate documentation and reporting is available and maintained at all times
- Participate as a team member in the implementation of regulations and compliance within the legislation available to WaterNSW for catchment and water quality protection land management and asset
- Participate in incidents such as bushfires in accordance with the Corporate Incident Management Framework and skill levels
What we are looking for:
- Bushfire fightingexperienceand current NSWDriversLicense
- Machine experience desirablePositrack/Loader/excavator favourable or willingness to undertake training
- Experience implementing land management programs including bushfire mitigation and suppression and/or experience in ground and asset maintenance
- Experience in the implementation of WHS Systems including site inductions WHS risk assessments and the ability to implement safety and emergency plans and procedures
- Knowledge of landscape level bushfire mitigation and suppression desirable
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW we balance flexibility and the way we work with the needs of the business our teams and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office we work in a hybrid way. If youre required to be in the field or on site the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways such as through a condensed work week.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.
Our commitment & culture:
No matter how or where you work safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you your colleagues and the public.
Who we are:
WaterNSW operates the states dams capturing and storing water and then supplying it ready for distribution for the environment agriculture industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state we play a vital role at the source of the states water delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
Were the people taking care of the states water at the source capturing storing delivering. Find out more at .
For more information please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on
Please note applications for this position will close on Friday 17th April 2026 5.00pm.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
