Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions

• Central West NSW – Dubbo or Forbes
• Temporary until 30 June 2026
• LLS Advisory & Technical, Grade 5 - $99,938 to $110,271 per annum + super
• Work with your community, for your community

About the Role

The Senior Biosecurity Officer eID will be working within the Central West LLS region engaging with sheep and goat producers, industry partners and groups, to enable customers and stakeholders to understand their biosecurity and National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) legislated requirements, and the business and production opportunities the implementation of Sheep and Goat eIDs bring to NSW and Australia. You will be working alongside the Sustainable Agriculture and Animal Biosecurity & Welfare teams, in the saleyards and around the Central West LLS region offering frontline advisory and extension services.

We are looking for an individual who can:

• Provide timely, effective and high-quality frontline advisory and extension services to rural landholders and stakeholders, partners and industry groups
• Manage the delivery of biosecurity education programs and advisory services to enable stakeholders to implement strategies and plans to ensure biosecurity risks are mitigated at the local level
• Maintain a working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements related to Sheep & Goat eID to achieve intended outcomes, including compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures, and state, region and local plans
• Contribute to the development and implementation of plans and strategies to enhance customer and stakeholder understanding of the animal and plant biosecurity functions of the LLS
• Coordinate and lead operational projects, including the delivery of Sheep & Goat eID educational events and activities.

Essentials for this role

• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel

Applying for the role

Got what it takes to make this role a success? All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position. Please seek support from your Director prior to submitting your application.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Matt Jones matt.jones@lls.nsw.gov.au.

Closing Date: Thursday 7th August 2025 at 11:55pm

This is an internal EOI opportunity open to DPIRD / LLS staff only

Recruitment Adjustments

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.

Additional Information

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.