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EOI - Project Officer Climate Smart Agriculture (SLSO)

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Work type: Temporary part-time
Location: Coffs Harbour
Categories: Projects

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

  • Temporary part time (22.8hrs per week until 30 June 2028)  
  • Location – Coffs Harbour 
  • Salary starting from $113,574p.a + super 
  • Work with your community, for your community! 
 
 
 
 

About You 

To be successful in this role you must have a passion for sustainable agriculture, strengths in project management, stakeholder engagement, and demonstrated experience providing extension and advisory services to farmers and land managers preferably around sustainability. 

You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, collaborating effectively with agricultural stakeholders, and providing inputs to strategy and planning processes. 

What you need for the role:  

  • A degree in agricultural science, environmental management, natural resource management, biosecurity and emergency management, and/or an equivalent level of industry knowledge and experience 

  • Strong communication skills to engage with landholders and collaborate with key industries to build partnerships 

  • Organisational skills to plan and deliver major field days/meetings or other initiatives across the region 

  • An understanding of the needs and issues facing landholders and stakeholders in adapting to climate variability, meeting market demands and in achieving sustainable agricultural outcomes. 

  • Have a Current NSW Class C Driver and be willing to undertake regular travel within the Central West LLS region. 

About the Role 

The Project Officer will support delivery of North Coast Local Land Services’ Climate Smart Agriculture Project to including delivery of extension services needed to improve farmers’ knowledge and uptake of climate-smart practices and understanding of carbon and biodiversity markets to inform critical investment decisions for their future sustainability.  

What you'll do: 

  • Guide farmers towards climate-smart practices & carbon/biodiversity markets.  
  • Collaborate with our team & stakeholders to build a sustainable future for agriculture.  
  • Share your expertise & become a trusted information source for regional producers.  

How to Apply 

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 direct supervisor or manager prior to submitting your application. 

Closing date:  Thursday 7th August @ 11.55pm 

For further information about this role please review the role description or contact Lelia Kamphorst on 0418267234 or via email lelia.kamphorst@lls.nsw.gov.au. 

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

*To be considered for an appointment up to June 2028 applicants must be on a current talent pool at the grade of this advertised vacancy (LLS Grade 6, Clerk Grade 7/8) or higher OR have been comparatively assessed at the grade of this advertised vacancy or higher. Comparative assessment means you were appointed through an externally advertised role. 

If you do not meet the requirements for comparative assessment, you may be considered for a temporary appointment for a period of up to 12 months only. 

Recruitment Process Adjustment 

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 a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.

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