• Ongoing full-time position
• Location – Walgett NSW
• Salary starting from $97,027 + super
• Hybrid working arrangements offered

About Us

Local Land Services is a regional-focused NSW Government agency delivering quality customer services to farmers, landholders and the wider community. We help people make better decisions about the land they manage and assist rural and regional communities to be profitable and sustainable into the future. We have over 900 staff in more than 80 locations around NSW.

Our people connect land managers and the community with advice, information, training and networking opportunities. This helps land managers grow their capacity and make more informed decisions and choices to enhance the management and productivity of land in NSW.

About the Role

In this exciting role, you will work with a high-performing and supportive team in the North West LLS region. This role works directly with land managers and other key stakeholders within region.

You will assist with;

• Delivering a variety of agriculturally themed work and projects in areas such as pastures, livestock, soils, cropping and horticulture
• Providing high quality advice and expertise to landholders and agricultural extension services through consultations, workshops and field days
• Planning & delivering workshops and training events

About You

Our ideal candidate will be willing to learn and want to develop a career in the agricultural and/or livestock sector.

To be successful in the role, you will have;

• A positive attitude and a passion for agriculture
• Work experience within the agriculture/livestock industry
• A high level of motivation and the drive to make a difference within your local communities
• An ability to work within a team and also be able to operate autonomously with limited supervision
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and be able to build strong, professional relationships with your stakeholders

Essential Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of agricultural, environmental, natural resource management, biosecurity and emergency management issues
• Ability and willingness to undertake a police check and medical clearance
•  Current NSW Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel

A degree in Agriculture or a related field is highly desirable and will be considered a strong asset for the successful candidate.

Interested?  Simply submit your resume and a cover letter that tells us why working as a Land Services Officer –Mixed Farming is for you, and we’ll get back to you after the closing date.

Want to know more? Just contact Linden Ross on 0417 161 548 or linden.ross@lls.nsw.gov.au. You can also download the role description.

Closing Date: Friday 17^th January 2025 @ 11.55pm

Recruitment Adjustments 

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 the Department

Local Land Services sits within the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) portfolio, which 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. 

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/or other assessments as required.