Jobs at NSW Rural Fire Service (Now Hiring) — 3 open

General Hand

This opportunity offers:

• Temporary employment up to 31 December 2026
• Part time role & 28 hour working week
• RFS Level 1/2
• Attractive annual salary $44,831 - $79,006 (pro rata) p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location: Forbes, Mid Lachlan Valley Rural Fire District 
• Free onsite car parking

 

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert, Lachlan Allan, Acting District Manager, for a confidential chat on 0427 638 863 or email [email protected]. 

 

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

What you’ll be doing:

The General Hand role with the NSW Rural Fire Service provides administrative and operational support to help deliver emergency and business services. The position involves maintaining records, responding to enquiries, assisting with incident coordination, and occasionally supporting operational activities to help protect the community from fires and other emergencies.

The ideal candidate for the General Hand role with the NSW Rural Fire Service is a reliable and proactive individual who can provide both administrative and operational support. They will have strong organisational skills, the ability to manage records and respond to enquiries efficiently, and a willingness to assist with incident coordination and operational activities to help protect the community from fires and other emergencies.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the Role Description and our organisation structure.

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/Corporate uniform available
• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options available
• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month 
• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

 

To embark on your RFS journey:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now' through the relevant advertisement on RFS Careers, and attach:

• A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
• A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)
• Respond to one targeted question within the online application process (maximum 500 words):
  • Share a time you delivered excellent service under pressure or a time-sensitive situation. What actions did you take and what was the outcome?

 

Candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently to ensure they accurately reflect their skills and experience. The Rural Fire Service values authentic, original responses that reflect individual perspectives and alignment with its values and priorities. Skills, knowledge, and capability will be assessed and verified through the capability assessment process.

 

Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Sunday 12 July 2026.

 

Important recruitment Information

• A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
• If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.

Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW below

Vacancy Reference: R26-204

This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.