Careers with us
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is the government agency that protects and enhances the NSW national park estate, including our natural environment, Aboriginal cultural sites and built heritage.
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There are many exciting and diverse job opportunities with NPWS. We employ people in metropolitan, regional and remote settings in a broad range of office and field-based roles. We offer training and career development, flexible work options, and a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
NPWS celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and we encourage all people to apply for roles. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive culture and a safe, respectful workplace for all staff regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, religion, educational or cultural background, or disability.
Start a rewarding and meaningful career with the team that cares for some of the most beautiful and ecologically significant areas of NSW.
Join the NSW National Parks team
Roles with NPWS
NPWS work is incredibly varied, with a broad range of generalist and specialist roles based all over NSW.
Vacancies are listed on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au and include a detailed role description. Or you can learn about the duties and requirements for firefighting roles, field officers, rangers and other roles.
Do you enjoy working outdoors?
Field officers work on the front line in national parks. They protect natural and cultural heritage, maintain park facilities, and provide information to park visitors. This is a physically active role suitable for all genders.
Do you want to become a ranger?
Rangers work in both the field and office, leading projects, environmental assessments, visitor and stakeholder liaison, bushfire management and law enforcement and need a degree in a relevant field. This is a physically active role suitable for all genders.
Do you want to work in a specialist or corporate role?
NPWS offers a wide range of business support roles in visitor services, conservation, administration, project management, policy, education, infrastructure and science. Take a look at our current vacancies.
Meet Mutawintji National Park manager Leroy
Career pathways
We offer strong career pathways, with opportunities to progress into a variety of operational, technical, and corporate roles across the agency.
Join our firefighting workforce
NPWS manages hazard reduction and wildfire response on the national park estate. We offer the opportunity to train and work in firefighting as part of a range of diverse roles, including aviation specialists. All field and ranger roles include firefighter duties. Safety is our priority, and all firefighters must meet health and fitness requirements.
Join the mob working for Country
We’re proud to have a strong Aboriginal workforce. Their skills, knowledge, experience and cultural insight are at the heart of how we protect Country and culture alongside Aboriginal communities. Learn more and find helpful tips on how to apply for a role.
Interested in work experience?
NPWS offers a limited number of work experience placements for students to explore conservation and park management roles. We offer placements where timing and availability allow. Complete the form to express your interest.
How to apply
NSW Government jobs, including NPWS vacancies are advertised on the I Work for NSW website. Aboriginal applicants are encouraged to visit 'Join the mob working for Country' for helpful tips on applying for a role.
When a government job is advertised, a role description is provided which explains the function of the role and details the capabilities and behaviours that are needed. These are based on the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework.
Applying for a government job is not the same as applying for jobs in the private sector, and the process includes several defined steps. The best source of information on how to apply for NSW Government jobs can be found on the I Work for NSW 'How we recruit' page.