Classification: General Service Officer Level 6
Salary: $82,161 - $85,255 plus superannuation
Position No: 25055, Several
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 26 June 2026
Contact Officer: Daniel Bowron on [email protected] or 0434 019 876
Details: Step into a role where your work directly protects people, landscapes, and biodiversity. As a Field Officer in the ACT Parks and Conservation Service’s Fire Management Unit, you’ll be part of a team on the frontline of bushfire preparedness and land management—delivering fuel reduction, maintaining fire trails, and supporting critical emergency response operations across the Territory. This is a hands-on, purpose-driven role where every day contributes to a safer and more resilient Canberra.
You’ll work across some of the ACT’s most diverse environments, combining practical skills with teamwork and initiative. From operating machinery and conducting prescribed burns to managing hazards, controlling weeds and pests, and contributing to cultural and ecological burning practices, your work will shape the health and sustainability of public lands. With opportunities to be involved in frontline firefighting, search and rescue, and incident management, this role is ideal for candidates who thrive in dynamic, outdoor settings and want to make a tangible difference.
If you’re physically capable, motivated, and ready to take on meaningful challenges, this role offers more than a job—it offers impact, variety, and growth. With structured training, a strong team culture, and the chance to build specialist skills in fire and land management, you’ll be supported to develop while contributing to something bigger than yourself: protecting Canberra’s community and environment for the future.
An in person information session will be held on Monday 6th July 2026. there will be 2 sessions - 5pm & 6pm, at the Stromlo Depot (500 Cotter Road, Weston). Come and learn about the role, meet some of the team, and ask questions. Please RSVP to the contact officer by COB Sunday 5th July 2026.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
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Be currently able and prepared to undertake and maintain the Arduous level of the national fire fighting task based assessment (fire fitness)
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Be currently able and prepared to undertake a kinetic physical assessment
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Be prepared to wear a uniform and work a shift roster, weekends, public holidays or evening shifts at any PCS worksite on an 'as needs' basis
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Possess a current manual drivers licence;
This is a physically demanding role, requiring endurance and lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling loads, bending, climbing, and driving a variety of vehicles. Field Officer applicants must meet the requirements of a medical and must pass the national task-based fitness assessment to the arduous level and annually thereafter. Further details on the arduous pack test and the kinetic assessment can be found in the attachment titled FMU Physical Capability Assessment.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 1 September 2026 for up to 12 months, with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please submit a written application addressing the Selection Criteria (max two pages), along with your current curriculum vitae, including two referees and their contact details.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available from 1 September 2026 for up to 12 months, with the possibility of permanency.
