MITIGATION CREW OPPORTUNITIES

(NORTH WESTERN AREA COMMAND)

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to make a difference in the community, a role in our Mitigation Crews could be for you!

The North Western Area Command has Mitigation Crews located in Coonabarabran, Moree, Quirindi, and Tamworth. Mitigation Crew Member and Crew Leader recruitment (talent) pools will be created to fill future opportunities within the crews over the next 18 months.

This opportunity offers:

• Mitigation Crew Member: $65,732 - $70,622 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation
• Mitigation Crew Leader: $74,514 - $81,005 p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation

• Full-time ongoing employment & 35 hour working week
• Attractive annual salary:
• Mandatory paid induction program upon commencement (required to travel and stay at the training facility during specific periods)
• Current Available Locations: Tamworth, Coonabarabran, and Quirindi*

*One Mitigation Crew Leader position at Tamworth is targeted to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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:

We are looking for motivated and community-minded individuals who have a passion for emergency services and enjoy working in an outdoor-based physical role. By joining our Mitigation Crews, you will have the opportunity to travel around the North Western Area Command to contribute to reducing the risk of fires occurring within your community. You will have the opportunity to assist with the AIDER Program, hazard reduction preparation activities, and support operations during emergency response.

To learn more about the Mitigation Crews please watch the below video or read through our Candidate Information Guide!

What you'll need to join our crews:

Mitigation Crew Member:

• RFS Bush Firefighter (BF) qualification or its equivalent
• A current Driver Licence (Provisional P1 or above)
• A level of physical fitness appropriate for arduous bush firefighting or similar intense and sustained physical activity
• First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain*

Mitigation Crew Leader:

• RFS Crew Leader (CLW and/or CLS) Certification or its equivalent
• A current Class Medium Rigid (MR) Driver Licence (or a C Class licence, and willingness to obtain MR, for First Nations candidates only)
• A level of physical fitness appropriate for arduous bush firefighting or similar intense and sustained physical activity
• First Aid Certificate, or the willingness to obtain*

* Please access the role description below to find out more about these opportunities, including a detailed list of essential requirements.

• Mitigation Crew Member
• Mitigation Crew Leader

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

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?

• Operational 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
• 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!

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Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert Deanna Faulks, Manager Community Risk, for a confidential chat on 0409 183 980.

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 interest...