We are NSW’s bulk water supplier, river operator and your one-stop shop for licensing, water trades and water information.  We supply two thirds of water used in NSW from our 42 dams, rivers and pipelines to regional towns, irrigators, Sydney Water, and local water utilities. We also own and operate the largest surface and groundwater monitoring network in the southern hemisphere and build, maintain and operate essential infrastructure.

As a Fire Tower Operator, you will provide a vital link in the early detection of wildfires in the WaterNSW Special Area’s and surrounding bushland to protect the WaterNSW land assets and environment whilst putting safety first.

The Role

This is a casual, on call position located at Nepean Dam. You will need to be available to work 1 in 3-week roster (7days on/14 days off) and where work may fall outside normal working hours as required.

People on the register will be called up on an as needs basis, working as a casual employee under the employment and management of WaterNSW.

You will be working during the fire season and is dependent on the daily weather conditions (The fire season is usually from 1 October to 31 March the following year unless it is declared earlier or extended). You may be required to work up to 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Safety: ensure all activities are undertaken with the safety of our people as the number one priority and always role model safe behaviour.

Values: behave and make decisions in accordance with the WaterNSW Values at all times.

• During the declared bushfire season, ensure early detection and location of fires and report these without any time delay.
• Support wildfire response operations through the provision of weather data, fire behaviour and other observations and tasks as necessary.
• To use WaterNSW communication systems and procedures to protect WaterNSW land assets and the environment.
• Monitor, collect data and recommend any actions on weather characteristics to protect WaterNSW land assets and the environment.

Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced firefighter Certificate or higher
• Current NSW Drivers Licence
• Strong knowledge of fire behaviour
• Experienced in reading maps accurately and give accurate bearings and landmarks
• Ability to read weather monitoring devises and understand fire weather characteristics is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work well autonomously and unsupervised
• Proven experience with radio communication procedures

In Return

• Flexibility, and work-life balance
• Opportunity to work for an organisation that values and embraces diversity, and that is committed to ensuring that its employees reflect the NSW community it serves
• Supportive management and opportunities for career growth

WaterNSW is committed to the safety of employees and wider community, as such, full vaccination against COVID-19 will be a condition of entry to all our workplaces. All applicants will need to meet this condition.

Probity Checks

The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including national police check and medical check. Any offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance of these checks.

Queries can be directed to: recruitment@waternsw.com.au and the Position Description can be accessed here.

All applications must be lodged via an online application below - emailed applications will not be accepted.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Applications close 22nd of September 2022.