• Ongoing full time
• Located in Coonamble
• Salary from $93Kpa + super

About Us:
Central West Local Land Services (CWLLS) region is home to around 110,000 people and covers the central west slopes region around Grenfell, Forbes and Wellington to the western plains of Nyngan and Coonamble.

Central West LLS is a high-performing, dynamic and supportive organisation that prides itself on having a positive workplace culture.  This region is extremely diverse with a range of various industries, landuse, vegetation, and natural assets.  

What is a Travelling Stock Reserve?
When grazing or moving stock around the state, the grazing industry uses a network of parcels of Crown land called travelling stock reserves (TSR). TSR’s include stock routes, which are corridors (ranging from 60 metres to almost two kilometres wide) that connect smaller watering and camping reserves, generally spaced 10 to 20 kilometres apart (based on a day’s walk for cattle or sheep).  

The total TSR network in NSW covers almost two million hectares, and Local Land Services is responsible for the care, control and management of about 30% of TSRs in NSW, covering about 530,000 hectares. 

About the role:
Our Travelling Stock Reserves Ranger’s (LSO) are responsible for delivering on the ground services, projects and activities for the management, care and maintenance of travelling stock reserves in the Central West region. 

This could include upgrading and maintaining infrastructure such as fencing and water points, weed and pest management, monitoring and compliance, as well as undertaking regulatory duties. 

About You:
We are looking for a person with a passion for land management. Someone who understands rural issues, livestock and plant health and the current approaches to managing travelling stock reserves. 

You’ll be able to plan and implement on ground projects including managing contractors and Senior Field Officers, and be comfortable speaking and negotiating with landholders, clients and stakeholders. 

You will be self-motivated and be able to work independently as well as being a supportive and active team member, contributing to decision making and planning. Strong computer skills are also necessary to fulfil reporting requirements. 

A current NSW Driver Licence, the capacity and willingness to undertake 4WD training course and appropriate qualifications and knowledge relevant to pesticide application are also a must for this role. 

Why work for us? 

• You’ll work on projects and programs which are focused on protecting, enhancing and maintaining travelling stock reserves. 
• You’ll become part of an amazing, experienced, professional & friendly team, contributing and learning from some of the best in the environment field. 
• You’ll be working for an organisation whose flexible work environment allows you to better manage your lifestyle and work commitments. 
• We are passionate about what we do, and if you share the same vision and drive, we want to work with you! 

Got what it takes to make this role a success? Simply submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why this is the job for you. We will then get back in touch after the closing date with the next steps. 

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. 

What is the process?  
The process starts with you submitting your application. Once your application has been received, you will receive an email confirmation and further correspondence when the role advertisement closes. 

You might be asked to attend an interview (either via video, over the phone or face to face), or complete a written or other assessment task. Reference checks will also be undertaken if you are successful in being placed into a role. 

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. 

Closing Date: Wednesday 2 October 2024 @ 11.55pm AEST

If you have any questions or want further information, please contact Peta Bolam - Team Leader TSR on 0497 963 747 or via peta.bolam@lls.nsw.gov.au. You can also download the role description.

About Us:
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions. 

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service. 

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW. 

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.  

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

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.