Are you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community?
We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives.
At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.
We are currently recruiting for 6x Catchment Field Officers focused on Bushfire Fighting and Biosecurity and would love to hear from you!
Acknowledgement of Country
WaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Our perks and benefits:
We believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
Aboriginal Support Network
Flexible working
Work a 9-day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Yearly corporate wear allowance
Professional development and educational assistance
A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values
An opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities. Visit our First Nations programs page for more information: https://www.waternsw.com.au/about-us/our-business/first-nations-programs
Location: Nepean Dam
Salary: Starting from $84,967 base + super
Tenure: Full-Time, Permanent
What we are looking for:
A strong desire to contribute your skills and expertise to our business
Someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, has lived or currently lives
A commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and value
Bushfire fighting & biosecurity experience and current NSW Drivers License
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
Knowledge of vertebrate pests and weed species including techniques and equipment to undertake weed control or willingness to undertake
Join us on our journey to build a more inclusive workplace and make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities.
What you will work on:
Implement and report on assigned land management/maintenance activities including bush fire management activities and/or Biosecurity
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
Learn more about the role:
WaterNSW operates the state’s 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 state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au.
For full details about this role please review the Position Description.
Need support with your application? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition Partner to set up a discussion - Jasmine Choong on jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au.
Please note applications for this position will close on 30th September 2024.
Please note the “applications close date” is when the advert will expire on our job board. However, it is important to note that shortlisting and interviews will take place during this period, therefore you are encouraged to apply as soon as a job posting is listed.
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