• Ongoing Full Time
• Location: Armidale, Glen Innes, Inverell or Tenterfield
• Salary commencing from $110,266 pa + super 
• See the impact on your community!   

As the Senior Land Services Officer - Land Management, you will have the opportunity to work with rural landholders and stakeholders to provide advice and approvals in the Northern Tablelands region. The advice you provide will be related to native vegetation best practice and legislative requirements. For more information about what our team does, follow this link: https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/help-and-advice/land-management-in-nsw

We’re looking for people to join the team – people who are passionate about the management of native vegetation on rural land. Our team are keen to make a difference by working with landholders to deliver land management outcomes.

Want the basics? To be successful in the role you will need;

• Qualifications in Land Management, Natural Resource Management and/or Agriculture
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in the above fields
• Ability to provide timely, accurate advice to our customers and to interpret complex legislation
• Have experience using GIS systems, content manager databases and/or identifying flora & fauna
• Demonstrated interest in native vegetation management and/or agricultural productivity projects
• Proven experience in leading projects, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work from one of the specified locations and undertake field-based work as required.

Our ideal candidate will have a have a true passion for working with landholders within Regional NSW and eagerness to be a part of the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services team. You will be able to work independently and as part of a dynamic, busy team.

Want to know more? Please contact Jess ten Brink, Acting Team Leader on 0408 571 536 or via email at jess.ten.brink@lls.nsw.gov.au You can also download the role description. 

Applying is easy!  Simply submit a copy of your resume (max. 3 pages) and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) via the online portal below.

Tell us about your relevant skills and experience and how these make you an ideal candidate for the role of Senior Land Services Officer in the Northern Tablelands LLS Land Management team. If you would like more information about applying, please see: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application

Closing Date: Monday 20 January 2025 @ 11:55pm

How about a few little extras? This is an amazing opportunity to secure a role with the NSW Government. We are offering a generous salary and development/ progression opportunities. You may also be entitled to additional recreation leave, annual leave loading and other benefits dependent on location. We can also offer special rates at the local gym, salary packaging options (pay less tax!) and a comfortable country lifestyle.

Want Flexible Working Arrangements? We have you covered – we are one of the NSW Government’s first accredited Family Friendly Workplaces and we are committed to improving work life wellbeing, inclusion and equity outcomes for families. Though this is a front-line position, we can offer a late start or early finish arrangement, chat with us and we can help you achieve the delicate balance needed to thrive and not just survive.

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, contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion or make a note in your application. 

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.

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.