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• 1 x Temporary full time position (until 30 June 2025) located in Lithgow
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• Talent pool creation for upcoming temporary and ongoing opportunities
• Salary starting from $82,193pa + super
• Have an exceptional career where you live! 

Central Tablelands Local Land Services (LLS) is looking for 3 Biosecurity Officer’s to undertake field and regulatory activities which support programs and advisory services for the management of animal and plant biosecurity for the region. You'll wear many hats, ensuring compliance with biosecurity regulations and supporting landholders.

About the Role

As a Biosecurity Officer with Local Land Services, you will be responsible for: 

• Advising land managers on best practice pest animal management strategies through individual one on one consultations and group extension.
• Assist in the distribution of vertebrate pesticides such as 1080 baits. Regular travel to Bathurst will be required for the Lithgow positions to meet this requirement, in response to local community needs.
• Contribute to program delivery and advisory services, ensuring alignment with LLS and regional strategic plans.
• Support the enforcement of biosecurity legislation, conducting surveillance and investigations as needed. Your vigilance ensures biosecurity risks are mitigated.
• Build strong relationships with landholders and stakeholders. Provide them with guidance, support emergency preparedness, and assist with post-response recovery programs.

About You

This role requires an adaptable individual who thrives under pressure. You'll need excellent communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and a strong commitment to biosecurity best practices.

Ideally, you’ll have some or all of the following now, however if not you’ll need to have the ability and willingness to obtain these as part of your employment in the role:

• A general understanding of animal health, land management and plant and animal pests and diseases.
• A current NSW Class C Driver License as well as the ability and willingness to travel (including overnight stays) as required.
• An understanding of pest animal issues and advising stakeholder groups on integrated and coordinated control programs
• The ability to hold and maintain Authorised Control Officer status under the Biosecurity Act 2015
• Appropriate pesticide application qualifications (minimum AQF3 level)

Whilst you don’t need to know everything required for the role now, you will need to be able to quickly develop and maintain a working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory requirements related to the Biosecurity Act 2015 in NSW. Assisting the Senior Biosecurity Officer with administration, project planning and preparing paperwork associated with the role of an Authorised Officer is also part of the role.

About Us

Local Land Services builds the capacity of land manager groups to undertake pest animal management, including by providing advice and education on land manager obligations under the Biosecurity Act 2015 (NSW) and Local Land Services Act 2013. Our Biosecurity Officers are provided extensive training to become experts in this field.

Check out this video to see how LLS put this training into action with working with landholders to manage feral pigs.

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 (ensuring you address the focus capabilities listed in the role description and how your skills align).

Applications through email will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Sunday 12^th January 2025 @ 11.55pm (AEDT)

For further information about this opportunity please contact Clare Hamilton, Manager Biosecurity via 0428 791 359 or clare.hamilton@lls.nsw.gov.au.

Additional information and the focus capabilities to be addressed in your cover letter can be found in 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 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. 

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

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