Leader Business Services 

Central Tablelands Local Land Services is on the lookout for a dynamic and enthusiastic professional to join our team as the Leader of Business Services. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a temporary role, driving our business services team to new heights! 

• Full time fixed-term role available up to 31 December 2025 

• Locations: Mudgee, Lithgow, Cowra, Bathurst, Orange & Molong

• Salary up to $122,058.00 per annum plus super 

• Great opportunity to utilise your extensive people management skills in conjunction with your finance and business skills. 

About Us 

Local Land Services (LLS) is an Executive Agency within the Department of Regional NSW. 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, private native forestry and management of Travelling Stock Reserves (TSR). 

We are committed to making a real difference within the local community, and we are seeking to find high achievers within our community to help us with our future expansions. You will be part of a highly respected team that values its employees and their input 

About the role 

As the Leader of Business Services, you will oversee and coordinate a team of customer service and administrative staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality customer services. Additionally, you will support the efficient and effective management of regional finance and administration functions. This includes developing and implementing business and reporting systems related to projects, finance, and administrative services within LLS. 

About You 

You’ll have proven experience in a leadership role within business services or a related field. Your strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities set you apart.  

You take a proactive and innovative approach to driving business improvements and thrive in collaborative team environments. Your high level of integrity and professionalism is complemented by your demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.  

 
The Leader Business Services will:

• be responsible for the coordination and supervision of a team of customer service and administration staff. 

• have experience working in a demanding environment with a high workload and managing conflicting priorities efficiently and effectively.    

• develop and implement customer service plans and strategies to enable an environment of continuous improvement.   

• develop and lead the implementation and maintenance of a range of administrative and financial systems and procedures to ensure effective organisational support to the region including procurement, asset control, and fleet management. 

• support the effective delivery of day-to-day financial operations of the region including timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and accounts receivables 

• promote business process improvement through the use of technology and promoting efficiencies and delivering value to our customers.   

Why Join Us? Take on a pivotal role in shaping and implementing programs that support sustainable land management. You’ll have the opportunity to lead innovative projects, influence key decisions, and make a lasting impact on the environment and communities we serve. 

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: Sunday 13th April 2025 @ 11.59 pm 

For more information you can reach out to Amanda Brilley on 0455 593 207 or amanda.brilley@lls.nsw.gov.au, additionally here is a copy of the role description 

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 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:  

• 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.