• Full time, 35 hours per week
• Ongoing role
• Primary Work Location: Taylors Beach
• Clerk Grade 11/12 – Salary from $149,739 - $173,174 per annum plus super and leave loading

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to apply. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.  Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

About the Role
As the Program Leader Aquaculture, you will focus on leading and shaping the aquaculture industry in NSW by providing strategic advice on legislation and policy, manage key projects, and building strong relationships with various stakeholders. Your role will help drive sustainable development and address complex issues within the aquatic and terrestrial environments by negotiating solutions whilst ensuring compliance with government requirements and standards. You will also lead an administrative team processing aquaculture permit and lease applications and managing client debtor accounts and data.

About You
As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in aquaculture, natural resource management, environmental science or public policy
• Extensive experience in policy development and implementation and working across agencies
• Extensive knowledge of the NSW aquaculture industry
• Thorough understanding of the development and implementation of planning and regulatory frameworks for natural resource management and administration for freshwater, estuarine and marine aquaculture
• Project management and team leadership skills
• Ability and willingness to drive and travel for work purposes.

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV (max. 4 pages) and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please click here to view the role description.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ian Lyall on 0419 185 365 or email ian.lyall@regional.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close: Sunday, 3 August 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

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.

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, Biosecurity and Food Safety
• 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.

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.

DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.