Catchment Field Officer – Nepean Depot in Bargo

WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Catchment Field Officer - Bushfire Management to join our Land Operations team. Reporting to the Catchment Fire Program Manager, this is a hands-on field-based role where you'll play an important part in protecting some of NSW's most critical water catchments.

As a Catchment Field Officer within the bushfire team, you'll deliver a range of land, recreation and bushfire management and fire fighting activities that help protect water quality, safeguard catchment values and ensure safety remains at the forefront of everything we do. Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll be responsible for implementing and monitoring field-based programs, undertaking maintenance and land management activities, and ensuring accurate reporting and documentation to support operational outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, values environmental stewardship, and wants to make a tangible impact on the protection and sustainability of NSW's water catchments.

Note: This is a full-time, max term position until 27th March 2027.

Our Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Fertility leave
• Corporate wear allowance
• Professional development and educational assistance
• Salary starting from $91,901 base + 12% super
• And so much more!

Position Purpose:

Implement a range of land and recreation management activities to protect water quality, catchment values and to put safety first.

What you'll do:

• Implement and report on assigned land management/maintenance activities including bush fire management activities and/or biosecurity activities.
• 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.

What we are looking for:

• Bushfire fighting experience and current NSW Drivers License
• Experience implementing land management programs including bushfire mitigation and/or pest animal and weed control programs
• 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 vertebrate pests and weed species including techniques and equipment to undertake weed control or willingness to undertake
• Knowledge of facilities and grounds maintenance in a public recreational setting, and landscape level bushfire mitigation and suppression operations
• Experience in documenting and recording work completion
• Desirable: Machine experience desirable Positrack/Loader/excavator favourable or willingness to undertake training

Who we are:

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.

How we will support you:

At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals. When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women.

Our commitment & culture:

No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public. WaterNSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, and people from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the unique perspectives, knowledge and lived experience you bring and are committed to ensuring an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace for everyone.

For more information, please reach out to: jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au.

Please note applications for this position will close on Tuesday 3rd November 2026 at 11.59pm.

You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.

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