Job Description

Overview

Join to apply for the Field Environmental Officer role at NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development .

Full Time Temporary Opportunity up to 2 years. Location: Orange NSW. Salary from $75,728 (Departmental Officer Grade 1/2) + super, with a great range of benefits.

Role

Soil Conservation Service is seeking an enthusiastic Environment Field Officer to undertake a broad variety of fieldwork activities, technical assessments, and reporting relating to civil construction and assisting in natural area management. There may be other opportunities to learn and contribute to the construction of soil and water conservation earthworks including environmental, river, and catchment management projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil construction earthworks with site supervision; participate in on-ground works and work with contractors
• Assist senior staff to investigate, develop and scope solutions for natural resource management issues
• Assist the project lead with project management tasks to ensure projects are completed within timeframes, budget and specifications
• Undertake site inspections, scoping and auditing contractor works
• Groundwork activities may include vegetation maintenance, minor repairs, weed spraying, operating plant and equipment, access management

Desirable and Essential Requirements

Desirable: Cert III in Civil Construction or natural resource management qualifications; willingness to gain hands-on experience in delivering environmental projects; willingness to learn project management principles and operation of earth moving and associated machinery.

• Essential: willingness to complete civil and environmental works safely (First Aid, Agricultural Chemical Handling or 4WD Training)
• A current Construction Induction White Card
• A current NSW driver licence with ability to travel across NSW (including overnight stays)

How to apply

Submit your resume (max 2 pages) and a cover letter (max 1 page) outlining your relevant skills and experience. Applications close Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 11:55pm. For more information, contact Simone Tenne or Nick Evans at the provided emails and numbers. You can download the role description here.

About Us

DPIRD is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions. We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80% living and working in regional NSW.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department. The Department is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

For adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, or recruitment process, please contact talent.advisory@.au for support.

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