• 1x Ongoing full time employment & 1x temporary full time opportunity
• An attractive salary range of $145,378 to $168,130 per annum + super
• Work location: Deniliquin and Albury
• An opportunity to accelerate your career in the beautiful Murray Region
• A professional workplace in one of NSW Government’s most effective agencies

Exciting opportunity for two (2) people leaders to accelerate their career in the beautiful Murray Region with Local Land Services (LLS), a key agency within the Department of Regional NSW. These senior leadership roles offer a dynamic and impactful career supporting biosecurity, natural resource management, emergency response, and agricultural extension services in NSW.

Role Responsibilities for Manager Landscapes and Extension & Manager Operations

Build and Mentor a Vibrant Team:

As a senior leader, you will provide people leadership that fosters workplace satisfaction, professional growth, and a healthy team culture. You will support the regional Leadership Team in delivering high-impact services to landholders and communities.

Manager Operations-Focused Role – Business Improvement & Response

• Oversee and deliver core objectives of the NSW Biosecurity Strategy, Local Strategic Plans, and key LLS programs across:

Biosecurity and Emergency Response – Managing invasive species, disease control, and emergency preparedness.

Travelling Stock Reserve (TSR) Management – Ensuring compliance and sustainability.

Stakeholder and Community Engagement – Building strong relationships and fostering partnerships.

• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, ensuring rapid and effective action.
• Identify opportunities for improved efficiency, customer experience, and technology-driven solutions.
• Guide teams through emergency response scenarios with strong leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Support operational teams with process enhancements, performance tracking, and policy implementation.
• Engage with key stakeholders to respond to evolving challenges and deliver on government and industry priorities.

Landscapes & Extension Role – Strategic Planning & Advisory

• Oversee and deliver core objectives of the NSW Natural Resource Management and Agricultural Services Frameworks, Local Strategic Plans, and key LLS programs across:

Natural Resource Management (NRM) and Agricultural Extension – Providing guidance and resources to land managers.

Stakeholder and Community Engagement – Building strong relationships and fostering partnerships.

• Develop and implement long-term plans aligned with the NSW Frameworks for NRM and Agricultural Services and the Local Strategic Plan
• Foster innovation and best practices in land management and sustainability.
• Strengthen partnerships with landholders, industry bodies, and government agencies to drive policy and program success.
• Represent LLS and advocate for regional interests by engaging with industry groups, government agencies, and community organisations.
• Drive collaboration and ensure effective partnerships that align with policy and service delivery goals.
• Provide high-level strategic direction to enhance the region’s environmental, agricultural, and economic outcomes.

Governance, Risk, and Financial Management across both roles:

• Oversee statutory compliance, governance frameworks, and risk management plans.
• Manage project budgets of approximately $4 million annually, ensuring responsible resource allocation and financial accountability. Including reporting into various internal and externally funded projects.
• Ensure that financial and operational KPIs are met, aligning with organisational and funding objectives.
• Lead by example on managing risk and governance for a frontline NSW Government agency

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like in each of the roles:

• Lead and develop a high-performing teams;
• Manager Landscapes and Extension will focus on  NRM, agriculture extension and professionals.
• Manager Operations will focus on biosecurity, animal health experts, land management, emergency response and customer service professionals.
• Both will become part of the Murray Management Team to support Team Leaders in delivering projects and ensuring compliance with financial and operational KPIs.
• Actively engage with stakeholders and executive staff and board to drive policy and service improvements.
• Provide strategic leadership in emergency response and risk mitigation.
• Work closely with the General Manager and Leadership Team to align regional operations with state-wide objectives.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in agriculture, natural resource management, biosecurity, emergency management, or a related field.
• Strong leadership experience in managing people and services within primary industries, land management, or emergency response sectors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of biosecurity threats, land management practices, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of agriculture and NRM practices, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning including experience in working with community and agencies during emergency response coordination.
• High-level project management, design and development and financial management capabilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a customer-focused approach.
• A current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel within the region.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive and innovative regional NSW Government agency.
• Lead impactful programs that benefit landholders, the environment, and communities.
• Be part of a dynamic leadership team driving positive change.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

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Have you got what it takes? Our ideal candidate will be motivated, energetic and customer focused whilst delivering results and looking for efficiencies. You will have had demonstrated previous experience in leadership roles and high personal drive to collaborate with staff for success in this senior role

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. 

Applications close: 9:00am Tuesday 22 April 2025.

Questions about the role? Patrick Westwood, General Manager for Murray LLS on patrick.westwood@lls.nsw.gov.au or 0428 691 625. 

Role Descriptions: Manager Landscapes and Extension & Manager Operations

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 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.

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

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

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 connect people with groups, information, support and funding to improve agricultural productivity and better manage our natural resources. Our experienced staff can answer questions on issues including:

• agricultural production
• biosecurity
• natural resource management
• help during emergencies.

We can support our customers with information and resources to:

• improve your agricultural productivity
• control declared pests and meet your legal obligations
• manage and improve our natural resources.

Additional Information

The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check, and Bankruptcy Check.   

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.