Trainee Conservation Field Officer

at  NSW Regional Development Delivery

WHY THIS TRAINEESHIP?

• Earn While You Learn: Gain a formal qualification and valuable certifications while getting paid.
• Hands-On Experience: Work on real projects that have a direct impact on your community and environment.
• Expert Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals who are there to guide and support you.
• Career Boost: Set yourself apart with a combination of academic learning and practical industry skills.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Class C driver licence and willingness to travel and work away from base location.
• Hold or willingness to obtain licences/competencies: Truck licence (Class HR), Chainsaw Operations (Level 1), First Aid training, 4WD training, Agricultural Chemicals Handling Course and other training courses as required by the Department.

ABOUT US

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.
The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service. We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.

• Work on impactful projects that nurture our land and communities.
• Location: Albury or Henty
• Program Duration: 24 months
• 35 hours per week with a starting salary from $33.46 per hour + super
  The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is offering a unique Traineeship Program that blends formal qualifications, industry-recognised certifications, and hands-on experience – all while working within a dynamic government agency.