• 38 hours per week
• Ongoing full time
• Location: Albury / Deniliquin / Jerilderie
• Advisory & Technical Grade 6| Salary from $113,574.00 plus super and leave loading

About the role

The Senior Land Services Officer, Regional Pest Animal Coordinator delivers vital services that support farmers and communities in managing healthy, productive landscapes.

In this dynamic role, you’ll:

• Undertake project support and coordination of the pest levy and feral pig projects within the Murray LLS business unit, including the development and delivery of pest animal projects.
• Engage with all business units within Murray LLS and external stakeholders and to drive innovation and best practice.
• Chair the MLLS Regional Strategic Pest Animal Management Committee, supporting 3 Wild Dog groups in Upper Murray, representing MLLS on the NSW LLS pest animal SWAG and State Feral Pig Program and active participation of the Western Riverina Pest Program steering and operational committees.
• Coordinate emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives
• Guide and support small project teams with leadership and direction
• Monitor, evaluate, and improve programs, contributing to long-term strategic planning

Essential Requirements 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience 
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel 
• Ability to undertake a police check and medical clearance 

About You

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will

• A degree or equivalent experience in agriculture, natural resource management, biosecurity or environmental sciences
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong skills in communication, analysis, and problem-solving
• A passion for pest animal management and best practice
• Collect and collate data, analyse information and provide accurate and appropriately balanced advice, reports and recommendations on pest animal projects
• Develop major partnerships and support collaboration to address regional pest management activities
• Fulfil identified emergency management roles in local and State level operations as directed by appropriate delegated managers.

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume (max 3 pages) and brief cover letter (max 2 page) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, download a copy of the role description linked below

Role Description - LLS Grade 6 - Senior Land Services Officer - Regional Delivery.pdf

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact John Nolan, Team Leader Invasive Species, Plant Health and TSR- john.p.nolan@lls.nsw.gov.au and 0428 629 278  

Closing Date: 11:55pm, Wednesday, 26 November 2025

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, or psychometric assessment.

Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages. 

The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a police check, health assessment, and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process. 

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

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions. 

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service. 

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW. 

Why work for Us?

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community. 

As part of our team, you will be able to: 

• Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy. 
  
  
• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team. 
  
  
• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you. 

We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed. We’re all about ‘having a crack’.

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.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to 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 submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.