Aboriginal Targeted Opportunities

Join our RFS Mitigation Crews

We're recruiting for new members to join our Mitigation Crews.

If you love working outdoors, have knowledge to share about country, and want to give back to our community, this could be a job for you.

We have 39 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander targeted roles in our Mitigation Crews, in locations across NSW.

Our Mitigation Crews assist at-risk community members through our AIDER program, assist with hazard reduction activities, cultural burns and firefighting support. And you'll have the opportunity to support front line operational work.

There are paid full-time roles available in these locations:

Crew Member - Taree, Ulmurra, Urunga, Tamworth, Bega, Nowra, Tumut, Albury, Bourke, Brewarrina, Dubbo
Crew Leader - Macksville, Taree, Urunga, Tamworth, Moree, Bega, Nowra, Albury, Bourke, Brewarrina

By joining our Mitigation Crews you'll get skills for life, with paid training, ongoing development opportunities, and an attractive salary.

And importantly, you'll be helping to keep our community and country safe from fire.

Interested in Joining?

Applications close on 4 June 2023, so start getting your application together now. Anyone can apply for these roles, however they are targeted to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, given the nature of the work our crews do and the communities they work in.

Here's how to apply.

STEP 1	Check the candidate information guide. It tells you all about the role, locations and the qualifications you need.
STEP 2	Prepare your application. You'll need a resume of up to four pages that outlines your experience, job history and skills. You'll also need two professional referees and a copy of any qualifications required for the role.
STEP 3	Apply through the I Work For NSW website. You need to apply to this site by 4 June to be considered.

Questions?

Call Danny Busch on 0460 031 705 for a yarn about the roles in our Mitigation Crews.

Check out the Candidate Information Guide for full details on recruitment, training and medical assessments here.

Contact our Recruitment team via RecruitmentPrograms@rfs.nsw.gov.au.

Mitigation Recruitment Information Sessions

Our Mitigation Recruitment Information Sessions are designed to provide you with all the information you require regarding the Mitigation Crew roles and the recruitment process. You will also receive information regarding the physical testing component of the recruitment process and how to prepare.

Please bring your resume and driver licence and one of our friendly staff will help you to apply during the information session. If you do not have a resume, we can assist you to create one.

Keep an eye on this page for other sessions which may happen in your area, or contact us on the number above.

Area	Role Location	Information Session Location	Date	Time
North Western	Tamworth	177 Country Road, Tamworth 2340	Saturday 22^nd April	10am – 12pm
North Western	Moree	Moree SHAE Academy, 114 Anne Street, Moree NSW 2400	Tuesday 2^nd May	4pm - 6pm
South Western	Albury	25 Airport Drive, Albury 2640	Thursday 27^th April	6pm – 8pm
North Eastern	Urunga	1 Aviation Drive, Coffs Harbour 2450	Thursday 27^th April	6pm – 8pm
North Eastern	Ulmarra	15 Coldstream Street, Ulmarra 2462	Tuesday 2^nd May	6pm – 8pm
South Eastern	Nowra	92 Albatross Road, Nowra 2541	Wednesday 26^th April	6pm – 8pm
South Eastern	Bega	Maher Street, Bega 2550	Thursday 27^th April	6pm – 8pm
South Eastern	Tumut	76 Capper Street, Tumut 2720	Tuesday 2^nd May	6pm – 8pm
Western	Dubbo	Dubbo Local Aboriginal Land Council, Cnr Darling & Wingewarra Sts Dubbo NSW 2830	Thursday 27^th April	6pm – 8pm
Western	Bourke	Bourke Shire Council Community Centre, 65 Mitchell Street, Bourke NSW 2840	Tuesday 2^nd May	6pm – 8pm
Western	Brewarrina	40 Bourke Street, Brewarrina NSW 2839	Wednesday 3^rd May	6pm – 8pm
Hunter	Taree	28 Muldoon Street, Taree 2430	Thursday 27^th April	6pm – 8pm
Hunter	Macksville	Kelly Close, Macksville 2447	Wednesday 26^th April	6pm – 8pm