General Hand

General Hand NSW Rural Fire Service Forbes

This position offers temporary employment until 31 December 2026. It is a part-time role with a 28-hour working week, classified at RFS Level 1/2.

The annual salary ranges from $44,831 to $79,006 (pro rata), with an additional 12% superannuation. The role is located in Forbes, within the Mid Lachlan Valley Rural Fire District, and includes free onsite car parking.

For further information, please contact Lachlan Allan, Acting District Manager, for a confidential discussion via phone on 04•• ••• 863 or by email at lachlan.allan@rfs.nsw.gov.au.

About the NSW Rural Fire Service The Rural Fire Service (RFS) is a dedicated organisation providing fire and emergency services across approximately 95% of NSW. Joining the RFS means becoming part of a passionate team committed to protecting neighbours, the community, and the environment from bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, the RFS fosters mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. The organisation operates as one team with a unified purpose: safeguarding lives and NSW landscapes.

Role Responsibilities The General Hand role provides administrative and operational support for emergency and business services. Duties include:

• Maintaining records
• Responding to enquiries
• Assisting with incident coordination
• Occasionally supporting operational activities

Candidate Profile The ideal candidate for this General Hand role is reliable and proactive, capable of providing both administrative and operational support. Essential qualities include:

• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage records efficiently
• Ability to respond to enquiries efficiently
• Willingness to assist with incident coordination and operational activities

Further details are available in the Role Description and organisation structure. Candidates must meet minimum essential requirements; applications not meeting these may not progress.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Operational/Corporate uniform provided
• Attractive leave entitlements, including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus additional leave
• Free access to the Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members and their immediate families
• Salary packaging options available
• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month
• Access to ongoing learning and professional development programs through the RFS's Registered Training Organisation
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families, offering access to over 845 gyms and pools

Application Process To apply, please click 'Apply Now' through the relevant advertisement on RFS Careers and attach the following:

• A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements, outlining your suitability, and explaining your interest in the opportunity.
• A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees with their email address and contact number.
• A response to one targeted question within the online application process (maximum 500 words): "Share a time you delivered excellent service under pressure or a time-sensitive situation. What actions did you take and what was the outcome?"

Candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently. The RFS values authentic responses that reflect individual perspectives and alignment with organisational values. Skills, knowledge, and capability will be assessed and verified.

The application closing date is Sunday 12 July 2026, at 11:55 pm.

Important Recruitment Information A recruitment (talent) pool may be established to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual, and term, full-time or part-time opportunities. The RFS values a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include details you are comfortable sharing in your application or contact the role expert. The recruitment process may include various assessment activities aligned with the NSW PSC Capability Framework.