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Area Planning & Fire Behaviour Officer
Posted on May 6, 2026
- Tamworth, Australia
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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NSW Rural Fire Service
Reference number
492771
Occupation
Emergency Response, Emergency Services Support, Environmental Science, Field Officer, Natural and Physical Science
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Tamworth
Salary Information
Including salary ($115,109 - $127,411 pa) and employers contribution to superannuation. The commencing salary for the successful candidate will be considered in line with their skills and experience.
Closing date
24 May 2026 at 11:55pm
Area Planning & Fire Behaviour Officer
This opportunity offers:
- Ongoing employment
- Full time role & 35 hour working week
- RFS Level 8/9
- Attractive annual salary $115,109 - $127,411 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
- Location: Tamworth, Area Command North Western
- Free onsite car parking
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.
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:
As a key member of the Area Community Risk team, the Area Planning & Fire Behaviour Officer provides expert advice to the Manager and Districts to support Area wide bush fire hazard mitigation activities and fire fighting operations. You will play a crucial role developing prescribed burn plans and supporting the implementation of critical hazard reduction burns across five fire Districts.
Our ideal candidate
You will have excellent communication and collaboration skills, be highly self-motivated, and able to prioritise your own workload whilst working cross-functionally to achieve Area outcomes. With a keen interest in weather and fire behaviour, you will apply your strong critical thinking skills to analyse and interpret complex data, identify trends and communicate insights that support informed decision-making and contribute to proactive fire mitigation strategies.
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the Role Description and our organisation structure.
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/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
- 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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To embark on your RFS journey:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now' through the relevant advertisement on RFS Careers, 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)
- Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):
- Tell us about a time you analysed data or information to make an informed decision. What tools or methods did you use?
- Describe how you collaborated to achieve a shared goal. What strategies ensured success?
Candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently to ensure they accurately reflect their skills and experience. The Rural Fire Service values authentic, original responses that reflect individual perspectives and alignment with its values and priorities. Skills, knowledge, and capability will be assessed and verified through the capability assessment process.
Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Sunday 24th May 2026.
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.
Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW below
Vacancy Reference: R26-147
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.
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