• Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Ongoing role
• Primary Work Location: Nowra
• Clerk Grade 9/10 – Salary from $125,693 to $138,510 per annum plus super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.  The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

About the Role
Lead project teams to coordinate the implementation of a range of fisheries programs and projects; and contribute to the development of policy and planning activities that support our fish resources and aquatic environments.

About You
As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Proven ability to manage work programs and ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality project deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills with the capacity to provide clear advice and guidance to stakeholders in line with relevant legislation and policy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary fisheries, natural resource, and aquatic environmental management issues.
• Sound knowledge of relevant policies, plans, and legislation, including experience in delivering and enhancing online services using an agile approach.
• Ability to identify sensitive, complex, or contentious issues and appropriately refer them for supervisory advice or approval.
• Current NSW Driver’s License with the ability to travel throughout NSW and work outside normal working hours.

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please click here to view the role description.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact James Ovenstone on 0409 389 825 or email james.ovenstone@regional.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close: Sunday, 27 April 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

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.

About Us

Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

  The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Additional Information
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
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.