• Advisory & Technical 38hrs Grade 6 starting at $110,266pa + super & leave
• Ongoing Full time 38 hours per week
• Location: Griffith
• Work with land holders contributing to sustainable land scapes

About the Role

As a Senior Land Services Officer - Natural Resource Management, you’ll be delivering integrated advisory services that help rural landholders and communities navigate both the challenges and opportunities of landscape management. You’ll lead the design and delivery of key programs and projects, contribute to strategic planning, and build strong partnerships with landholders, stakeholders, and community groups.

In this role, you’ll:

• Deliver natural resource management advice and programs
• Lead and mentor small project teams across your local area
• Develop strong partnerships to tackle complex landscape and productivity challenges
• Support emergency preparedness and response efforts in collaboration with local stakeholders
• Shape and implement strategic priorities that align with local and state plans

What We’re Looking For

You’re a relationship-builder, project leader, and natural problem-solver with:

• A degree in agriculture, environmental science, natural resource management, or similar – or equivalent industry experience
• Strong project management skills and a knack for navigating complex policy, planning, or landholder needs
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams, agencies, and with the community
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation (like the Local Land Services Act or Biodiversity Conservation Act) or the willingness to learn
• A current NSW driver licence and readiness to travel throughout your region

Why Join Local Land Services?

We’re a passionate, regionally based team working together to make NSW landscapes stronger, more sustainable, and more productive for generations to come. With nearly 80% of our staff living and working in the regions we serve, we understand our communities – because we’re part of them.

You’ll enjoy:

• A meaningful, purpose-driven role where no two days are the same
• Flexible work arrangements and an inclusive, values-driven culture
• Opportunities to grow your career within LLS or across the broader NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
• Generous leave entitlements and access to health and wellbeing programs

Applying is Easy! To apply, please submit a copy of your CV (approx. 4 pages) and a cover letter (approx. 2 pages) that tells us about your relevant skills and experience and how these make you an ideal candidate for this role. 

Applications close: 11:55pm 25 May 2025

Questions about the role? Contact  Mark Leary, Team Leader (NRM) 0427 043311

Visit the Role Description for more information.

Recruitment Adjustments 

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 below 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.

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

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

Local Land Services is a regional-focused NSW Government agency delivering quality customer services to farmers, landholders and the wider community.

We help people make better decisions about the land they manage and assist rural and regional communities to be profitable and sustainable into the future.

We connect people with groups, information, support and funding to improve agricultural productivity and better manage our natural resources. Our experienced staff can answer questions on issues including:

• agricultural production
• biosecurity
• natural resource management
• help during emergencies.

We can support our customers with information and resources to:

• improve your agricultural productivity
• control declared pests and meet your legal obligations
• manage and improve our natural resources.

Additional Information

The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check, and Bankruptcy Check.   

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.