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A role in our Mitigation crews is a great entry level opportunity where you will be able to learn new skills and obtain qualifications to kick start your career in the NSW RFS. It also provides a career path to our Operational Officer Program.
As a member of our Mitigation crews, no two days of work will be the same. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a range of exciting and rewarding activities including hazard reduction work, AIDER (Assist Infirm, Disabled and Elderly Residents) program activities, working closely with internal and external stakeholders and undertaking operational and logistical support roles at incidents. Check out what our Mitigation crews get up to here:
There are two levels for Mitigation crews:
A role in our Mitigation crews is a great entry-level opportunity where you will be able to learn new skills and obtain qualifications to kick start your career in the NSW RFS.
We are looking for motivated and community minded individuals who have a passion for emergency services and want to make a difference.
The following skills and experience would be advantageous to applicants, but are not essential:
The right candidate will have the opportunity to upskill and obtain qualifications to progress through the Mitigation Program and prepare themselves to progress into the Operational Officer Program.
Area Mitigation is a statewide program with a range of opportunities to work in a variety of locations and settings.
We have seven Area Commands which host numerous Mitigation hubs:
Mitigation recruitment is currently underway. Applications for Mitigation crew roles must be submitted via I Work for NSW.
Applications close 4 September 2022.
If you are interested in applying for Mitigation Crew Member or Crew Leader opportunities, please review the Candidate Information Guide below. If you require further information, please contact the Mitigation Recruitment Team via Mitigation@rfs.nsw.gov.au.
Mitigation Crew roles advertising period: Friday 5 August – Sunday 4 September 2022
Quirindi Fire Control Centre124 Pryor Street, Quirindi
Agquip Gunnedah Gunnedah Saleyards Kamilaroi Highway, Gunnedah
Tuesday 16 August 2022 Wednesday 17 August 2022 Thursday 18 August 2022
Tamworth Fire Control Centre 177 Country Road, Tamworth
Coonabarabran Fire Control Centre Saleyards Road, Coonabarabran
Narrabri Fire Control Centre Old Newell Highway, Narrabri
Lower Western Fire Control Centre 58-60 Mitchell Avenue, Dareton
Temora Fire Control Centre 104-108 Vesper Street, Temora
Bland Fire Control Centre 221 Neeld Street, West Wyalong
Southern Border Fire Control Centre 25 Airport Drive, Albury
Wednesday 17 August 2022
Riverina Fire Control Centre 208 Fernleigh Road, Wagga Wagga
MIA Fire Control Centre 200 Wakendeen Street, Griffith
Mid Murray Fire Control Centre Macknight Drive, Deniliquin
Yass Swagger Inn, 35-43 Laidlaw Street, Yass
Tumut RSL Club 76 Capper Street, Tumut
Cooma Unit 2, 18 Holland Street, Cooma
Sutherland FCC 126 Wilson Parade, Heathcote
Picton FCC 65 Bridge Street, Picton
Canobolas FCC 1385 Forest Road, Orange
Western Area Command 23 Johnson Way, Cowra
Bathurst FCC 27 Hampden Park Road, Kelso
Mudgee FCC Depot Road, Mudgee
Forbes FCC26 Union Street, Forbes
Dubbo FCC8 Judy Jakins Drive, Dubbo
Harden FCC Trinity Centre, East Street, Harden
Hunter Area Command1A George Booth Drive, Cameron Park
Mid Coast District Office28 Muldoon Street, Taree
Coffs Harbour FCC1 Aviation Drive, Coffs Harbour
Glen Innes FCC100 Lambeth Street, Glen Innes
Armidale41 Shan's Drive, Armidale
Ulmarra FCC15 Coldstream Street, Ulmarra
Casino FCC40 Neville Bienke Memorial Drive, Casino
Murwillumbah FCCLot 2 Lundberg Drive South, Murwillumbah
No information sessions currently scheduled for your area? Please check back as this information is regularly updated.
If you are a motivated and community-minded individual with a passion for Emergency Services, please register your interest below, and we will keep you up-to-date with the latest Mitigation recruitment news.
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