• Advisory & Technical 38hrs Grade 7 starting at $125,693 + super & leave entitlements
• Ongoing role located in SE LLS region - We have offices in Bombala, Bega, Cooma, Moruya, Braidwood, Yass, Goulburn, Boorowa, Moss Vale & Berry.
• Flexible work options are offered 

South East Local Land Services (LLS) is looking for a dynamic Team Leader – Invasive Species and Plant Biosecurity to lead biosecurity operations and programs, and drive state and national strategies at a regional level.

In this role, you will manage multi-disciplinary teams, oversee surveillance activities for emerging biosecurity threats, and engage with key stakeholders to align LLS strategies with government objectives. Your leadership will ensure NSW remains at the forefront of plant health and invasive species management.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and implement NSW’s invasive species and plant biosecurity strategies.
• Oversee compliance, enforcement, and emergency response programs.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and work plans across teams.
• Develop policies, reports, and briefing notes to support strategic decision-making.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment with government and industry priorities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent experience in leadership and biosecurity.
• Proven experience in biosecurity, invasive species management, or emergency response.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to navigate government and industry priorities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, and high-pressure environment.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required.

Why Join Us?  
Local Land Services (LLS) is an Executive Agency related to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development cluster. It provides quality, customer-focused services to landholders and the community across New South Wales. This regionally based organisation brings together a wide range of service and advisory functions including agriculture, biosecurity, natural resource management, land management, biodiversity, emergency services and private native forestry. Find out more about us here.  

• Play a key role in protecting NSW’s primary industries and environment.
• Lead a team of experts and deliver impactful biosecurity programs.
• Enjoy a flexible, dynamic, and supportive work environment.
• Welcome Experience if you or your partner are an essential worker: Regional NSW, make the move | NSW Government 

If you're ready to take on this rewarding leadership role, apply today!

Applying is Easy!
To apply, please submit a copy of your CV (approx. 4 pages) and a cover letter (approx. 2 pages) that tells us about your relevant skills and experience and how these make you an ideal candidate for this role.

Closing Date: 11:55pm Sunday 9 March 2025.

For more information you can read the role description or Contact Aaron Smith, Manager Biosecurity & Emergency Services on aaron.smith@lls.nsw.gov.au or 0429 003 288.

Additional Information:
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.

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. 
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. 



Together, we are DPIRD
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.
The department brings together:

· Local Land Services
· NSW Resources
· Agriculture and Biosecurity
· Fisheries and Forestry
· Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

· You thrive in dynamic environments, can tackle complex negotiations, and are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes. In addition to your leadership and strategic planning skills, you have a passion for mentoring and developing your team to achieve their full potential.