MITIGATION CREW OPPORTUNITIES

(NORTH EASTERN 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 Eastern Area Command has Mitigation Crews located in Armidale, Casino, Coffs Harbour, Glen Innes, Murwillumbah, Ulmarra and Urunga. 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:

• RFS Level 1 Mitigation Crew Member: $67,704 - $72,741 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• RFS Level 2/3 Mitigation Crew Leader: $76,749 - $83,435 p.a. plus 12% superannuation

• Full-time ongoing employment & 35-hour working week
• Attractive annual salary:
• Mandatory paid induction program upon commencement (may be required to travel and stay at the training facility during specific periods)
• Current Available Locations - Crew Member: Glen Innes and Armidale
• Current Available locations - Crew Leader: Urunga and Armidale

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert, Natalie Ballard, Mitigation Coordinator, for a confidential chat on 0457 138 680.

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 reduce the risk of fires occurring within your community. You will have the opportunity to assist with the AIDER Program, hazard reduction activities, and support operations during emergency response.

To learn more about the Mitigation Crews please check out the 'Day in the Life' video or read through our Candidate Information Guide!

Role Information Sessions:

We will be holding Information Sessions about these roles at the following locations:

Glen Innes Fire Control Centre: 100 Lambeth Street, Glen Innes

• Tuesday 22 July 2025 at 4:30PM

Armidale Fire Control Centre: 41 Shand Drive, Armidale

• Wednesday 23 July 2025 at 4:30PM

North Eastern Area Command Office: Unit 3, 2 Halls Road, North Boambee Valley

• Thursday 24 July 2025 at 4:30PM

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 Qualification, 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
• A level of physical fitness appropriate for arduous bush firefighting or similar intense and sustained physical activity
• First Aid Qualification, or willingness to obtain *

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

• Mitigation Crew Member
• Mitigation Crew Leader

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!

To ignite your RFS journey:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application via RFS Careers, and attach:

• Tell us about a time you were part of a team working in challenging or changing conditions. How did you contribute to the team's success, and how did you stay flexible while remaining accountable for your responsibilities?
  
  

• 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)
• A copy of your qualifications as per the essential requirements of the role
• Respond to the targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):

Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Sunday 3 August 2025.

Important recruitment Information

• Candidates who progress through this process may be assessed in person or via online mediums.
• Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo a medical assessment through the RFS-approved medical provider (medical costs will be covered by the RFS)
• Applicants should commence training for the physical assessment as soon as possible. To prepare for the physical assessment, please check out the Mitigation Medical & Physical Assessment Information Guide.
• 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 Mitigation Crew Member and Mitigation Crew Leader Preparation Guides are designed to help job applicants understand and use this framework.
• Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.
• A recruitment (talent) pool for North Eastern Area Command roles (only) may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.