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• Pilot (Helicopter) role
• Ongoing full-time opportunity based in Bankstown
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $118,749 to $129,651 plus superannuation and leave loading

National Parks & Wildlife Service Flight Team is currently seeking to appoint a Pilot (Helicopter) to transport people and equipment and provide much needed support to the field operations.

The Helicopter Pilot will be responsible for ensuring all operations comply with the CASA standards and regulations, develop flight plans, and provide specialised aviation operations including water bucketing, winching and fire spotting. You will support the Chief Pilot to ensure flight operations are safe, cost effective and compliant.

The role operates across NSW with occasional operations interstate.

Essential Requirements

• A Commercial Helicopter Pilots Licence and a minimum of 2000 hours total Rotary wing flying experience with the following minimums, 1000 hours Turbine helicopter experience, 500 hours Low flying experience, Night VFR and Sling Endorsement.
• Knowledge of Air Operations in relation to fire management and mitigation as well as the ability to gain the essential requirements to undertake this role.
• Experience and demonstrated ability in helicopter longline operations (100ft+)
• An in-depth knowledge and experience in airwork operations that effect the agency.
• Highly developed aviation skills particularly in remote terrain. The ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team in all aspects of the role.

For more information read the full Role Description: Pilot (Helicopter)

About Us

NPWS manages more than 870 national parks and reserves throughout New South Wales, covering over 7 million hectares or 9% of the landmass of NSW. We carry out plant and animal conservation, sustainable tourism and visitation, research, education, volunteering programs and more.

NPWS is part of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE). We are focused on creating a livable, inclusive and sustainable New South Wales with thriving natural environments, strong primary industries and bustling urban centres. We are the stewards of our state’s physical and environmental assets - both natural and built - and we work hard every day to ensure New South Wales continues to flourish.

For further information about NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service view our website.

To Apply

Click here to submit your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

It is an essential requirement of the role that successful candidates are fully vaccinated by receiving an acceptable course of COVID-19 vaccination as defined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) as a condition of employment.

Applications close Thursday 3 March 2021 (11:59pm).

Should you require further information about the role please contact Grant Simpson – Director Flight Operations via Grant.Simpson@environment.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 8713 4923.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number).

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