- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Competitive salary range of $110,266 to $122,058 per annum plus super
- Location negotiable across any of the South East region offices
South East LLS has a fantastic opportunity available to join LLS’s broader Biosecurity team. This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about developing, managing and implementing a range of projects to support and improve state-wide service delivery and meet LLS objectives. As part of the team, you'll be responsible for delivering projects, programs and advisory services that align with national, state and regional plans, local plant biosecurity priorities, and key objectives. This role is crucial in safeguarding the NSW economy, environment, and community to meet national and state standards and outcomes, support staff and customers to improve emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery relating to plant biosecurity threats.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project and Programs Officer, Plant Biosecurity, to join our team and contribute to the protection of our region’s agricultural and environmental assets. This role combines office-based strategic responsibilities with fieldwork, offering a unique opportunity to drive impactful biosecurity initiatives. You will facilitate training, knowledge sharing, and activities that align key plant stakeholders, community groups, and internal staff with identified priority pests, prevention measures, and preparedness protocols, ensuring a coordinated and effective approach.
In this role, you will enhance plant biosecurity preparedness by establishing and nurturing collaborative partnerships among regional stakeholder groups. Your role will involve representing the organisation at key community and plant industry events, promoting awareness and adherence to biosecurity best practices. You will work closely with community leaders, organisations, and networks to integrate biosecurity education and practices into broader frameworks, while also contributing expert insights to the development of local and regional plant biosecurity management plans. This position demands a strategic thinker with exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills.
A critical aspect of the role involves close liaison with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Plant Biosecurity and Product Integrity team to design and implement surveillance programs targeting high-priority exotic plant pests and high-risk pathways. You will develop and disseminate media releases addressing topical biosecurity issues across the South East, participate in emergency plant pest responses, and create comprehensive information packages to streamline reporting procedures for suspect exotic pests. Additionally, you will support DPIRD-specific surveillance efforts for emergency responses and market access requirements, ensuring alignment with broader organisational objectives.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to capacity building, delivering internal training to enhance staff proficiency in surveillance and emergency response protocols for priority plant pests. You will also champion rapid response strategies to new pest or disease detections, ensuring timely and effective action. If you possess a strong background in stakeholder engagement, program coordination, and biosecurity principles, we invite you to apply for this critical role and contribute to safeguarding the future of plant health in our region.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a CV (approx. 4 pages) and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) detailing your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
Application Closing Date: Monday 17 March 2025 at 11.55pm (AEDT).
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Chris Harris, Team Leader Biosecurity Compliance, Local Land Services on 0427 489 570 or at chris.harris@lls.nsw.gov.au
You can also download the role description.
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.
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 us: 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:
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- 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.
