District Administration Officer

This opportunity offers:

• Part-time temporary employment (14 hours p/w) up to mid-June 2025, with transition to full-time employment (35 hours p/w) from 16 June 2025 until 9 July 2026
• Attractive annual salary $74,514 - $81,005 p.a. (pro rata) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Location: Griffith Fire Control Centre, MIA Rural Fire District
• 5 weeks annual leave for Western Zone location applicable

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

What You’ll be doing:

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is seeking a dedicated District Administration Officer to join our team at the Griffith Fire Control Centre. In this front-facing role, you will provide high-level customer service to both volunteers and the general public, supporting our mission to protect communities and the environment from fire and emergencies.

The role is initially part-time (2 days per week) until mid-June 2025, then full-time until July 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional customer service to volunteers and the public
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth operations
• Assist in coordinating district activities and communications

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A passion for community safety and emergency services

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the safety of your community while working in a dynamic and rewarding environment. Apply now to be part of a world-class volunteer-based emergency service!

The commencing salary will be considered in alignment with skills and experience.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the role description.

Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.

Why work for us?

• Corporate uniform available
• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options available
• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month (accrues at full time hours)
• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert Tahlia Lorenzi, District Administration Coordinator, for a confidential chat on 02 6966 7800.

To ignite your RFS journey:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application online via I Work for NSW, and attach:

• A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
• A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)

Please submit your application no later than 11:59pm Sunday 30 March 2025.

Important recruitment Information

• A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
• If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.
• Candidates who progress through this process may be assessed in person or via online mediums.

Vacancy Reference: R25/067

This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.