Land Services Officer

Are you passionate about delivering front line services to farmers and community that help them manage our landscapes? Local Land Services is seeking an experienced Land Services Officer for their Northwest LLS Team.

Benefits

• Advisory & Technical 38hrs Grade 5 up to $ 107,059.00 per annum plus super
• Ongoing full-time role
• Location: Walgett & Moree
• See the impact on your community! 

About Us

Local Land Services (LLS) is an Executive Agency within the Department of Regional NSW. It provides quality, customer-focused services to landholders and the community across New South Wales. This regionally based organisation brings together a wide range of service and advisory functions including agriculture, biosecurity, natural resource management, land management, biodiversity, emergency services, private native forestry and management of Travelling Stock Reserves (TSR).

We are committed to making a real difference within the local community, and we are seeking to find high achievers within our community to help us with our future expansions. You will be part of a highly respected team that values its employees and their input

About the role

As the Land Services Officer, Land Management, you will work closely with rural land managers to provide advice on the management of native vegetation in an agricultural setting in Western NSW. You will undertake both desktop & field assessments to investigate the interaction of activities with threatened species, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and more.

About you

We’re looking for people to join the team – people who are passionate about rural land management and are keen to make a difference by working with landholders to deliver land management outcomes.

To be successful in the role you will need:

• Previous relevant experience and/or qualifications in Land Management, Natural Resource Management and/or Agriculture,
• Ability to provide timely, accurate advice to our customers and to interpret legislation,
• Knowledge of native vegetation and sustainable agricultural practices relating to land management,
• The ability and willingness to travel to perform field work such as inspections and assessments in remote locations,
• Demonstrated interest in native vegetation management and/or agricultural productivity projects,
• A genuine interest in natural resource management and rural industries,
• Ability to work from one of the specified locations and undertake field-based work as required.

Must have a driver’s licence and be willing & able to travel and ability.

Why Join Us? Take on a pivotal role in shaping and implementing programs that support sustainable land management. You’ll have the opportunity to lead innovative projects, influence key decisions, and make a lasting impact on the environment and communities we serve.

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. 

Closing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025, 11:55pm 

For more information you can reach out to Dennis Boschma |Team Leader Land Management, Northwest on 0429 159 290 or dennis.boschma@lls.nsw.gov.au

Additionally, here is a copy of the Role Description.

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. 

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. 

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.

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