Firefighting and conservation capacity is at the forefront as the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) launches one of the biggest recruitment drives in its history.
Minister for Environment James Griffin said 250 ongoing roles are being filled in locations around NSW, with most jobs based in regional areas.
“As part of the record more than $2B investment in environment and heritage in the NSW Budget this year, the Liberal and Nationals Government committed to delivering a major boost to fire management in national parks,” Griffin said.
“These roles are now up for grabs, with the additional funding ensuring we maintain record levels of national park firefighters to protect communities and our environment.
“This is your chance to secure a dream job with one of the world’s leading conservation agencies.
“Your office could be Kosciuszko National Park, the Blue Mountains, one of our coastal parks or a stunning outback landscape.
“It’s an important job, with NPWS conducting about 75 per cent of all hazard reduction burning across the state, in conjunction with the Rural Fire Service, and deploying teams of specially trained remote area firefighters.”
At least 200 of these roles will be trained as firefighters, delivering on the Government’s response to the NSW Bushfire Inquiry.
Another 50 roles will have a special focus on protecting the most important conservation assets across the national park estate, such as the last stand of Wollemi Pines and habitat for other threatened species.
NPWS is recruiting junior and entry level roles as well as senior and supervisory positions, offering flexibility as well as great remuneration, benefits and development opportunities.
To find out more or apply, visit the I Work for NSW website.
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Media release, Dec 21
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