The Director Area Operations (Southern) provides strategic leadership and oversight for the delivery of NSW RFS services across Southern Area Commands and Districts. The role is responsible for ensuring the organisation effectively protects life, property and the environment through a capable, community-focused fire and emergency service that prevents, mitigates and responds to bush fires and other emergencies. The Director acts as a key operational leader, advisor to the Deputy Commissioner Field Operations, and champion for organisational capability, community resilience and operational excellence.

As a Bushfire Mitigation Officer [First Nations] Mitigation Strategy, you will be responsible for providing operational and cultural expertise to support Bushfire Mitigation Officers in the Districts in undertaking mitigation planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will also provide oversight of state-wide bushfire hazard mitigation culture and traditional burning support to Traditional Owners, their communities, and stakeholders. You will support fire management groups, Volunteer Community Educators, Fire Wardens, brigades and rangers, and coordinate community education and engagement.

Assist the Senior Station Officer, (Track Station) in meeting the responsibilities and strategic directions of the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service by responding to fires and other emergencies in a professional and timely manner to minimise loss to life, property and the environment.