• Location: Flexible within Regional NSW
• Temporary Part-Time (Job Share) – 3 days per week, 11 Month opportunity 
• LLS Grade 6 starting at $110,266 pro rata + 12% super and leave  

Local Land Services (LLS) is seeking a Communications Advisor to join our Strategic Communications team in a 3-days-per-week role (job share) for 11 months. You'll help us deliver high-quality, customer-focused communications that inform, educate and promote the important work we do with NSW landholders and communities.

About the role
In this role, you’ll:

• Design and produce high-quality graphic assets for a range of channels and projects
• Provide specialist advice and support to colleagues across our geographically diverse organisation
• Support internal communications initiatives to improve staff engagement and information sharing
• Help deliver consistent, professional corporate communications aligned with the LLS strategy

What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a creative, collaborative communicator with:

• Demonstrated experience in graphic design
• Strong writing and editing skills across formats and channels
• The ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging messages
• A customer-focused approach and a commitment to best practice communications
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, design or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Why join us?
✅ Work part-time in a supportive job-share arrangement (3 days per week)
✅ Flexible location options across NSW
✅ Contribute to projects with real impact for regional communities
✅ Be part of a collaborative, friendly communications team

About us
Local Land Services is a regionally based NSW Government agency delivering agricultural advice, biosecurity, natural resource management and emergency response services. We’re passionate about supporting our communities and delivering for the landholders of NSW.

How to apply
If you're looking to balance work and life with a meaningful, flexible communications role, we’d love to hear from you.

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 questions or a quick discussion about the role, please reach out to Leesa Ronald on 0407173199 or leesa.ronald@lls.nsw.gov.au

You can also view the Role Description.  

Closing Date: 11:55pm Sunday 27 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.   

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