Location
Sydney NSW
Full job description
WaterNSW 2964
Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Fire Tower Operator (Casual) to join our Operations team.
This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.
This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Our perks and Benefits:
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be
as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
Access to benefits as per the Enterprise Agreement
Professional development and growth opportunities
Equivalent to an ordinary hourly rate of $31.768/hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) + superannuation for casual work. Hourly rates may differ based on shift days and times - e.g. weekends, public holidays, etc.
And so much more!
What you’ll do:
Ensure early detection and location of fires and report these without any time delay during the declared bushfire season
Support wildfire response operations through the provision of weather data, fire behaviour and other observations and tasks as necessary
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
What we are looking for:
Advanced Firefighter Certificate and or higher, with sound knowledge of fire behaviour
Current NSW Drivers Licence
Able to travel to and knowledge of the local area (i.e. Nepean, Avon, Appin & Bulli)
Experience in radio communication procedures and the ability to read maps accurately and give accurate bearings and landmarks
Must be able to work a 1 in 3-week roster (7 days on / 14 days off) and where work may fall outside normal working hours as required
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.
More about our team / culture:
No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.
Who is WaterNSW?
WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au
For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on
[email protected].
Please note applications for this position will close on Sunday 3rd August 2026, 5.30pm.
Click for Position Description - Please note this can only be accessed on the WaterNSW Careers Page.
You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.
We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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To apply - https://waternsw.applynow.net.au/jobs/WaterNSW2964-fire-tower-operator-nepean-depot-casual
