Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

This is your chance to protect Australia's wildlife from feral cats and be part of the biggest feral animal control program in National Parks and Wildlife Service history.

About the roles

Feral cats kill more than 1.5 billion native animals every year. National Parks and Wildlife Service has an exciting opportunity to work as part of a new team specialising in feral cat control within the national parks and reserves across NSW.

As well as intensive ground shooting, team members will support cat baiting and trapping and collect samples to support genetic solutions. You will also be relied upon to undertake monitoring, analysis, reporting, supervision of staff, and related administrative tasks.

Extended durations in remote field locations will be required as well as the use of firearms. There are two roles available, with locations negotiable across Broken Hill, Dubbo and Bourke.

About you

You'll have demonstrated experience supervising a team, be an expert shooter with exceptional marksmanship coupled with a commitment to safety and compliance protocols and animal welfare. It is desirable to be experienced in the use of pesticides, firearms with the ability to fly in aircraft and undertake remote fieldwork and animal trapping. Your supervisory skills, fitness and professionalism will enable you to thrive and succeed in these critical conservation roles.  .

Essential role requirements

• Experience in development and delivery of programs and projects in a timely manner.
• Understanding of contemporary project management principles and practices.
• Experience in the use of pesticides, firearms use, ability to fly in light aircraft and undertake remote fieldwork and animal trapping.
• Current Class C Driver's License.
• Current firearms license, or ability to obtain a firearms license within the first six months of commencing in the role.

This is a physically active role suited to candidates of all genders who are fit and enjoy working outdoors as part of a team. Applicants must meet the requirements of a pre employment medical.

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave.
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport.
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

What we do

• About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service.
• Visit a park.
• Northern Inland Branch Overview.
• West Branch Overview.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.