This is a Manager Planning & Environment Services (North) role with NSW Rural Fire Service based in Coffs Harbour, NSW, AU NSW Rural Fire Service Role Seniority - mid level More about the Manager Planning & Environment Services (North) role at NSW Rural Fire Service This opportunity offers: Temporary employment Duration: Temporary up to 30 June 2026 Full time role & 35 hour working week RFS Level 12/13 Attractive annual salary $151,756 - $175,507 p.a. plus 12% superannuation Location: Coffs Harbour Looking for more information? Why not reach out to our role expert, Mathew Smith, for a confidential chat on 0407 629 836. Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference! We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes. What you’ll be doing: As the Planning & Environment Services Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and guiding the development of bushfire-prone land within the state. You will be responsible for ensuring that all development projects comply with relevant planning, environmental, and bushfire safety regulations, and that the safety of the community and the environment is protected. To thrive in this role, you will have: Degree or Graduate Certificate in a relevant discipline. Proven experience in managing people with a focus on planning and prioritisation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure. A strategic thinker who can motivate and inspire a team. Firefighting and/or fire behaviour knowledge, skills and experience. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the Role Description and our organisation structure. Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting. Why work for us? Operational/Corporate uniform available Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family Salary packaging options available One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses) Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools! Make the Move to Regional NSW! This role is located in Regional NSW, which means you’re eligible for The Welcome Experience! The Welcome Experience is a FREE service to help essential workers and their families move to regional NSW with ease. From finding housing and childcare to helping your partner find employment and connecting with the local community, they offer personalised, concierge-like support tailored to your needs. Discover what life is like in Regional NSW - explore The Welcome Experience and register today! To embark on your RFS journey: To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now' through the relevant advertisement on RFS Careers, and attach: A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity; A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number) Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each): Can you describe a time you led a team to deliver a planning or environmental project that involved working with other agencies or community groups? How did you keep everyone on track and make sure the project met community needs? Tell me about a time when you faced significant pressure, criticism, or a setback at work. How did you handle the situation, and what steps did you take to maintain your performance and composure? Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Sunday 7 December 2025. Important recruitment Information A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss. The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks. Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW below Vacancy Reference: R25/362 This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the NSW Rural Fire Service team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Overseeing development projects ️ Ensuring community safety Collaborating with stakeholders Key Strengths Degree or Graduate Certificate in a relevant discipline Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Firefighting and/or fire behaviour knowledge Experience in managing people Strategic thinking A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Rural Fire Service not with Hatch.
