NSW RFS South Western Area Command

18/05/2026

10/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, we take a moment to recognise and thank the incredible mums across our SWAC team, along with the mums and families who support us in the work we do.

To the mothers within our organisation, your commitment, resilience, and ability to balance so much does not go unnoticed.
You bring strength, care and leadership both at work and at home.

We also acknowledge the mums and families behind the scenes, whose ongoing support enables our people to serve the community every day.

We recognise that this day may bring mixed emotions for some, and we’re thinking of you.

Thank you for everything you do. Wishing you all a well-deserved and meaningful Mother’s Day with your loved ones.

04/05/2026

Congratulations to the members from the NSW RFS - Mid Murray Zone,NSW RFS - Riverina Zone and NSW RFS - Bland Temora Zone who were recognised today.

More than 30 members and teams were honoured for their outstanding service across a broad range of incidents, reflecting the depth of commitment shown across the Service.

Held each year on 4 May, the ceremony aligns with the Feast Day of St Florian, the Patron Saint of Firefighters, and marks International Firefighters’ Day.

A full list of recipients and a link to the ceremony is available here:
www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/st-florians-day-2026





https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/st-florians-day-2026

St Florian’s Day is named after the Patron Saint of firefighters, and is the day where we come together to recognise our volunteers and staff who have gone above and beyond – showing incredible acts of bravery in protecting the community, or delivering the highest level of commitment to the Serv...

04/05/2026

03/05/2026

Over two weekends in April and May, we hosted a Fire Investigation Course in South Western, bringing together personnel to strengthen capability in this critical field.

Fire investigation plays a vital role in understanding how and why fires start, supporting prevention strategies, improving safety outcomes, and, where required, contributing to legal processes. Building this expertise across our teams remains an important investment in community safety.

Thank you to the HQ Fire Investigation Compliance Unit and SWAC for organising and delivering the course, and to all who took part.

24/04/2026

Lest we forget.

24/04/2026

🚒 We’re recruiting – People & Business Coordinator (Albury)

An exciting opportunity is available to join the NSW Rural Fire Service as a People & Business Coordinator based in Albury, South Western Area Command.

💼 About the role:
This position plays a key role in supporting the Area Command and Districts across a range of functions including:
• Recruitment and onboarding
• Workplace conduct coordination
• HR, finance and reporting support
• Procurement and project coordination
• Stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement

📍 Location: Albury
💼 Role: Full-time ongoing (35-hour week)
💰 Salary: $115,109 – $127,411 p.a. + 12% super

👥 We’re looking for someone who is organised, professional, people-focused and confident managing recruitment processes and sensitive workplace matters with discretion.

📅 Applications close: 11:55 pm, Thursday 30 April 2026

For more information, contact Sally Finlay, Manager People & Business

Apply via RFS Careers

People & Business Coordinator This opportunity offers: Ongoing employment Full time role & 35 hour working week RFS Level 8/9 Attractive annual salary $115,109 - $127,411 p.a. plus 12% superannuation Location: Albury, RFS Area Command South Western (flexible working arrangements considered)....

24/04/2026

🚒 We’re recruiting – Mitigation Crew Opportunities (SWAC Locations)

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to make a real difference in your community, this is your chance to join the NSW Rural Fire Service Mitigation Crews.

We are currently recruiting Mitigation Crew Members and Crew Leaders across Albury, Deniliquin and Dareton.

🌱 These roles play a vital part in:
• Reducing bush fire risk in local communities
• Supporting hazard reduction and AIDER activities
• Assisting with emergency response operations

💼 What’s on offer:
• Full-time ongoing roles (35-hour week)
• Competitive salaries:
– Crew Member: $67,704 – $72,741 + 12% super
– Crew Leader: $76,749 – $83,435 + 12% super
• Monthly ‘Agreed Absence’ day
• Paid induction program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

👥 We’re looking for motivated, community-minded people who enjoy physical, outdoor work and want to support a volunteer-based emergency service.

📅 Applications close: 11:55pm, Monday 27 April 2026

For more information, contact South Western Area Command on 02 6022 6900 or email [email protected]
Apply via RFS Careers https://careers.rfs.nsw.gov.au/jobs/mitigation-crew-member-leader-opportunities-statewide-nsw-australia NSW Rural Fire Service - Southern Border District NSW RFS - Mid Murray ZoneNSW Rural Fire Service Lower Western District

MITIGATION CREW OPPORTUNITIES (INCLUDING ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER TARGETED) If you enjoy working outdoors and want to make a difference in the community, a role in our Mitigation Crews could be for you!We are looking for motivated and community-minded individuals who have a passion fo...

24/04/2026

🚒 We’re recruiting – Operational Officer Level 1, MIA District

A great opportunity is available to join the NSW Rural Fire Service as an Operational Officer Level 1 based in Griffith, MIA District.

This full-time ongoing role supports district operations, community preparedness, volunteers, training, safety standards and emergency service delivery across the local area.

📍 Location: Griffith, MIA District
💼 Role: Full-time ongoing
💰 Salary: $85,804 – $93,949 p.a. + 12% super
📅 Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 6 May 2026

This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, community-minded, enjoys variety, and is passionate about supporting volunteers and helping protect local communities.

For more information, contact Luke Crotty, Operational Officer Level 3

Apply via RFS Careers https://careers.rfs.nsw.gov.au/jobs/operational-officer-level-1-griffith-nsw-australia NSW Rural Fire Service - MIA District

OPERATIONAL OFFICER LEVEL 1(MIA) 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 fire...

04/04/2026

Happy Easter from Smokey and everyone at the ! We wish you a safe and happy long weekend. If you lose count of how many chocolate eggs you’ve eaten, we suggest you simply just stop counting.