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Join our Mitigation crews

Current Opportunities

Mitigation Crew Recruitment

About our 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. 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:

  • Mitigation Crew Member (RFS 1)
  • Mitigation Crew Leader (RFS 2/3)

Skills and experience required for Mitigation roles

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:

  • Volunteer and/or emergency services experience
  • Ability to undertake physically demanding work, in remote outdoor locations
  • Basic knowledge of operating different types of machinery and small plant
  • Experience in land management, conservation and forestry based plant operations

About you:

  • You are a team player and you enjoy working with a culturally diverse team
  • You have the utmost professionalism and ethics
  • You demonstrate strong initiative and problem solving skills
  • You are safety orientated
  • You have the desire and ability to learn new skills and qualifications
  • You like to travel and work in a variety of locations each day
  • You are happy to support operational activity including support of other agencies

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.

Why work for the NSW RFS?

  • Work for the world’s largest volunteer fire service
  • Make a difference to the community you live in
  • Full-time ongoing employment opportunities
  • 35-hour working week and generous entitlements
  • Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
  • Attractive annual salary

Locations

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:

  • Greater Sydney
  • Hunter
  • North Eastern
  • North Western
  • Western
  • South Eastern
  • South Western

APPLY NOW

Mitigation Recruitment is currently underway for our Aboriginal targeted roles!

Applications for Aboriginal Targeted Mitigation Crew roles must be submitted via I Work for NSW.

Applications close Sunday 4 June 2023.

If you are interested in applying for the Mitigation Crew Member or Crew Leader Aboriginal targeted opportunities, please review the Candidate Information Guide.

If you require further information, please contact the Mitigation Recruitment Team via RecruitmentPrograms@rfs.nsw.gov.au.

Upcoming key dates

›   Mitigation Crew roles advertising period: Tuesday 11 April – Sunday 4 June 2023

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.

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

APT & Kinetic Assessment Sessions

There are currently no APT & Kinetic Assessment Sessions scheduled. Please check back as this information is regularly updated.

NSW RFS Mitigation Crew Inductions

There are currently no Mitigation Crew Inductions scheduled. Please check back as this information is regularly updated.

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Expression of interest

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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