Mitigation Crew Opportunities (Regional NSW)

Mitigation Crew Opportunities
(Regional NSW)

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to make a difference in the community, a role in our Mitigation Crews could be for you!

We are looking for motivated and community-minded individuals who have a passion for emergency services and enjoy working in an outdoor-based physical role. By joining our Mitigation Crews, you will have the opportunity to reduce the risk of fires occurring within communities across NSW. You will have the opportunity to assist with the AIDER Program, hazard reduction activities, provide operational support during emergency events and other rewarding activities.

This opportunity offers:

• Regional opportunities with attractive incentives including rural and remote allowances and additional leave for specific locations
• Full-time ongoing employment & 35 hours per week 
• Attractive annual salary and leave entitlements
• Mandatory paid 5-week induction program upon commencement (may be required to travel and stay at the training facility over the period)
• Available Locations:

Western AreaSouth Western AreaNorth Western Area Cowra Albury Coonabarabran Dubbo Dareton Namoi Gwydir Forbes Deniliquin Tamworth Harden Griffith Mudgee Temora Orange Wagga Wagga

Note: Some locations attract a rural and remote area allowance, and some locations attract an additional week of western zone leave per year. Please reach out to the relevant role expert to confirm which incentives apply to your preferred locations.  

Click here to view a map of the available locations. 

To learn more about the Mitigation Crews please check out the ‘Day in the Life’ video or read through our Candidate Information Guide! Head to our webpage for upcoming Information Sessions in your local area.

What you’ll need to join our crews:

­­Mitigation Crew Member entry requirements include:

• A current Driver Licence, Class Provisional P1 or above

The RFS will support you to obtain the following qualifications during the Mitigation Crew Induction Program:

• RFS Bush Firefighter (BF) Qualification
• First Aid Qualification

Mitigation Crew Leader entry requirements include:

• RFS Crew Leader (CLW and/or CLS) Certification or its equivalent, or demonstrated relevant experience
• A current Class Medium Rigid (MR) Driver Licence*

* Click below to view the role descriptions and detailed lists of essential requirements:

• Mitigation Crew Member
• Mitigation Crew Leader

Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.

Why work for us?

• Operational uniform provided
• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month
• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus an additional week of Western Zone leave for specific locations
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family