• Administration & Clerical 38hrs Grade 7starting at $125,693 + super & leave
• Location negotiable across NSW
• Ongoing role 
• Drive strategic risk capability in a high-impact regional agency 

This is an EOI opportunity open to all DPIRD and LLS staff.

As a Senior Risk Officer, you’ll be a trusted advisor across regions and business units—embedding the LLS Risk Management Framework, guiding decision-makers, and helping to shape a risk-aware culture. You'll facilitate risk workshops, lead reviews of enterprise risk registers, support business continuity efforts, and deliver targeted training that builds agency-wide capability.

💼 What you’ll be doing

• Advising executives and teams on risk issues
• Facilitating practical, solutions-focused risk assessments and developing & reviewing risk registers
• Coordinating the LLS risk network
• Leading continuous improvement of risk and business continuity frameworks
• Building capability through tailored training and support

👤 Who we’re looking for

You are a confident communicator, a strategic thinker, and a hands-on risk professional. You bring:

• A deep understanding of enterprise risk, governance, and business continuity practices
• Proven ability to influence, facilitate, and coach at all levels of an organisation
• Experience operationalising risk frameworks in complex, multi-disciplinary environments and reporting on outcomes
• A collaborative mindset and resilience under pressure

🧭 Why join us?

At LLS, your work has impact. You’ll be contributing to sustainable land management, regional resilience, and stronger communities across NSW. We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• A supportive, values-driven culture
• The chance to shape future-focused risk capability within a respected regional agency

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: 11:55pm Thursday 22nd May 2025

For further details please contact: Ray Cameron Principal Program Manager Risk 0418374822 ray.cameron@lls.nsw.gov.au

Additionally, here is a copy of the Role Description.

Additional Information:

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 in this role will be required to undergo Reference Checks, National Police Check and Bankruptcy Check.

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.