• Administration & Clerical Grade 6 | salary starting at $110,266 + super & leave loading
• Location: Negotiable across LLS branches -  click here to see office locations
• Temporary full time until 30 June 2027
• Drive development and delivery of grants and procurement processes

About the Role

As a Senior Strategic Land Services Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering key initiatives of the Landcare Enabling Program (2023-2027). You’ll support the design and administration of grants programs; reporting, monitoring and evaluation processes ; and offer strategic advice to internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll be part of a small but passionate team who are committed to delivering a quality program and great outcomes for our communities. You’ll work collaboratively with Landcare NSW to deliver the Program, ensuring compliance against the NSW Grant Administration Guidelines.   

As this team sits in the LLS Programs and Partnerships business unit, you will collaborate across other statewide teams who will provide additional support and program guidance.

This is a dynamic, people-focused role for someone who thrives on collaboration, is technically confident, and is passionate about supporting regional communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively to develop and deliver program / grant objectives in line with the Landcare Enabling Program Project Implementation Plan
• Provide technical advice and support to Landcare on grant delivery and reporting requirements
• Represent LLS at community forums, workshops and meetings
• Build the capacity of partner organisations and grant recipients  through the Landcare Enabling Program objectives

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in natural resource management, agriculture, biosecurity, or emergency management
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel throughout the region

Key Capabilities:

• Project management and delivery
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Customer focus and service delivery
• Integrity, accountability, and resilience
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving

Why Join Us?

At Local Land Services, you’ll be part of a connected, regionally based team making a tangible difference in NSW. We offer flexible work arrangements, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work in a meaningful role supporting primary industries and regional communities.

Sound like something you would be interested in? Please apply by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why being you think you would be a good fit for this role.

For more information, please contact Marien Stark – Team Leader, Landcare Enabling program on 0428 258 441 or marien.stark@lls.nsw.gov.au

You can also download the Role Description for further information.

Closing Date: 11:55pm Sunday, 20 July 2025

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 may 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.