• Location: Jerilderie, NSW
• Ongoing Full-Time Role | 38 hours per week
• LLS Grade 4 | Starting at $82,193 + super & leave

About the Role

As a Ranger - Travelling Stock Reserves, you'll be a key player in the day-to-day management, care, and maintenance of TSRs across the region. Your work will help protect biosecurity, support emergency responses, control weeds, and ensure these vital public lands are used sustainably and responsibly.

You'll be delivering hands-on field services, working closely with landholders, stakeholders, and your team to support the broader goals of Local Land Services and the NSW Government.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and maintain Travelling Stock Reserves (TSRs) in accordance with legislation and policies
• Implement weed control and land management programs
• Engage with local landholders and communities to ensure responsible land use
• Contribute to biosecurity and emergency response operations when required
• Supervise field staff and contractors on occasion

What We’re Looking For

• Broad understanding of rural issues, land management, and livestock health
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to complete 4WD training
• Ability to use pesticides safely and in accordance with regulations
• A commitment to teamwork, safety, and sustainable outcomes
• A passion for working outdoors and engaging with your community

Why Jerilderie?

Located in the southern Riverina region, Jerilderie is a charming rural township with a proud agricultural history, wide open spaces, and a welcoming community. Situated on the banks of Billabong Creek, Jerilderie offers a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by productive farmland and natural beauty.

From fishing and bushwalking to local sporting clubs and heritage sites, Jerilderie blends country living with a strong sense of connection—perfect for those looking to make a difference and put down roots in regional NSW.

What We Offer

• A supportive, regionally-based team with a strong sense of purpose
• Great work-life balance and flexible working conditions
• Meaningful, hands-on work that helps protect NSW’s environment and agriculture
• Opportunities for training and career progression within LLS and the broader NSW public sector

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 15 June 2025

Questions about the role? Contact  Peter O’Shannassy, Team Leader Invasive Species & Plant Health 0427010891 or peter.o'shannassy@lls.nsw.gov.au

Visit the Role Description for more information.

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. 

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. 

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.

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