If you are interested in working for a highly regarded emergency service agency and supporting local communities, a role in our OpO Program could be for you! The Rural Fire Service (RFS) is the lead agency for bush fire management and mitigation in NSW. Fighting fires and protecting the community from emergencies is what we do! The Operational Officer (OpO) Program is a RFS initiative to create and encourage a mobile and agile workforce across the state. The program is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of RFS activities in district and regional roles, as well as other specialised sections across the organisation. The role provides a broad range of services in a team environment that lead to better protection of the community from bush fires and other emergencies.

The Operational Officer (OpO) Program is a RFS initiative to create and encourage a mobile and agile workforce across the state. The program is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of RFS activities in district and regional roles, as well as other specialised sections across the organisation. The role provides a broad range of services in a team environment that lead to better protection of the community from bush fires and other emergencies.

Lead statewide operational training to strengthen incident management, member capability and operational readiness across the NSW RFS.

The Assistant Commissioner, State Operations, is responsible for planning, coordination, and decision making before, during, and after major emergencies such as natural disasters and other significant events.

Offered for the first time in 2026, the inaugural Lowitja O’Donoghue Excellence in Leadership — Public Sector Scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals with substantive Public Sector experience to deepen their leadership capacity, cultural authority and influence, strengthening their capacity to drive reform and create positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.