• Full Time, 38 hours per week
• Ongoing role
• Location: Paterson - Hunter region (NSW)
• Advisory & Technical 38hrs Grade 6 – Salary starting from $106,025.00 + super and leave loading

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.  

About the role

Hunter Local Land Services is looking for a Senior Land Services Officer to join their team with a focus on delivering sustainable ag, beef production, small farm business and pasture production extension.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Organising and running extension events
• Providing advice and extension services to landholders on developing and managing adaptive, sustainable grazing systems
• Designing and delivering rural extension projects
• Offering technical advice and extension services to landholders on natural resource management and enhancement within farm and grazing systems
• Providing technical advice and extension services to landholders on soil and plant health

Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in adaptive grazing systems, soil health, plant health, and natural resource management within farming environments. Proven project management skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills will be your greatest assets as training facilitation with various stakeholders is required.

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

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

• Ability and willingness to undertake a police check and medical clearance

If you're ready to make a tangible impact in the agricultural sector and help landholders adopt cutting-edge, sustainable practices, we want to hear from you!

Applying is easy!

Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please click here to view the role description.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Giblin on 0409 785 172 or via sarah.giblin@lls.nsw.gov.au

Applications close: Sunday, November 24^th November at 11:55pm AEST

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 capability.talent@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above 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.

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.