• Ongoing full-time
• Location negotiable within the North Coast region
• Salary starting from $106,025pa + super
• Have an exceptional career where you live!

When grazing or moving stock throughout NSW, graziers may utilise the network of Crown Land Travelling Stock Reserves (TSR). TSRs include corridor-type ‘stock routes’, as well as smaller, stand-alone Reserves. Many TSRs are also utilised during natural disasters and other emergencies as animal safe places.
 
The 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.

About the role

Our Travelling Stock Reserves Coordinator (Senior Land Service Officer) is responsible for co-ordinating the delivery of on-ground services, projects and activities for the management, care and maintenance of travelling stock reserves in the North Coast region. 

• Evaluate and process Grazing and other Permits relating to TSR and roadside stock movements. Maintain awareness of TSR condition and ensure Permit-holders comply with terms of use
• Initiate and support partnerships and collaborations with stakeholders, including First Nations peoples and their representative bodies such as Land Councils, Elders groups and Native Title holders
• Manage and implement plans and projects ensuring that TSR are made available for appropriate access by the community. Promote awareness of TSR to relevant public and community sectors, including the emergency management function
• Utilise your knowledge of livestock and pasture management, integrated weed management and natural resources    
• Collect, collate and analyse data to provide accurate and balanced advice, reports and recommendations 
• Manage budgets and reporting against performance indicators
• Plan and implement programs to control weeds and maintain infrastructure including stockyards, watering points, structures, fire trails and fences
• Manage contractors and/or field officers to perform works 
• Provide advice regarding opportunities to create additional revenue generating activities 
• Source and provide information relating to Aboriginal Land Claim Assessments
• Ensure that TSR are maintained in readiness to support emergency management procedures during natural disaster events. 

About You

To be successful in this role you will have;

• An ability to think strategically and understand risk as it applies to land management in our region
• Effective administrative, project management, monitoring and evaluation skills
• An ability to understand and interpret legislation and working knowledge of Crown Land management
• A degree in agriculture, rural science or equivalent knowledge and experience
• A willingness to undertake regular travel within the North Coast LLS region, including overnight trips
• An understanding of rural landholder issues, livestock and plant health and current approaches to managing travelling stock reserves
• The ability to problem-solve, manage contractors and field staff, and be comfortable speaking and negotiating with landholders, clients and stakeholders
• Self-motivation, working independently and actively contributing to a supportive team environment
• Strong computer/IT skills with experience in data collation and reporting
• A current NSW Drivers Licence
• Appropriate qualifications and knowledge relevant to pesticide application or the willingness to obtain them.

Applying is easy! Simply submit your resume and a cover letter (addressing the focus capabilities contained within the role description) and tell us why working as a TSR Coordinator is for you, and we’ll get back to you after the closing date.

Closing Date: Tuesday 1st October 2024 @ 11:55pm AEST.

Want to know more? Just contact Kevin Trustum, Manager Delivery on 0476 652 234 or at kevin.trustum@lls.nsw.gov.au. You can also download the role description.

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. 

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.  

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community.  

As part of our team, you will be able to: 

• Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting-edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy.  
• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team. 
• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, you will be able to find the balance that works for you.  

We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed.

Additional Information:

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.

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