• Location: Holbrook/Tumbarumba
• Employment Type: Full-time Ongoing
• Salary: LLS Grade 4 (38 hrs) starting at $84,659 + super & leave
• Flexible work, meaningful outcomes, field-based impact

Murray Local Land Services are looking for a hands-on, community-focused Biosecurity Officer to join our dynamic Delivery team at Local Land Services (LLS). This role is your opportunity to work on the frontline of invasive pest and weed management, animal and plant health, and biosecurity response and recovery efforts.

About the role

• As a Biosecurity Officer, you’ll deliver on-ground biosecurity programs that safeguard our region from threats to agriculture and the environment. Your work will involve:
• Undertaking fieldwork and compliance tasks related to invasive pest animals, weeds, and animal disease management.
• Supporting emergency response, surveillance and disease investigations
• Building strong relationships with landholders, communities and stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting program evaluation
• Contribute to proactive education and outreach, increasing local capacity to manage biosecurity risks

About You

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Has a strong understanding of pest and weed management, and biosecurity principles
• Can work independently and in a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Communicates well and has a strong focus on customer service and community engagement
• Has appropriate certifications or the ability to obtain them (e.g. pesticide qualifications, firearms licence, Cert IV in Government Investigations)
• Holds a current NSW Driver Licence and is open to travel

About Us

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions. 

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service. 

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW. 

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume (max 3 pages) and brief cover letter (max 2 page) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, please download the role description linked below.

 Role Description - LLS Grade 4 - Biosecurity Officer - Delivery.pdf

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact John Nolan, Team Leader Invasive Species, john.p.nolan@lls.nsw.gov.au and 0428 629 278  

Closing Date: 11:55pm, Sunday, 9 November 2025

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, or psychometric assessment.

Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages. 

The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a police check, health assessment, and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process. 

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist.

Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Why work for Us?

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community. 

As part of our team, you will be able to: 

• Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy. 
  
  
• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team. 
  
  
• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you. 

We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed. We’re all about ‘having a crack’.

Additional Information
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.