Are you ready to be a key driver of digital transformation within a dynamic government environment?

• Ongoing employment
• Hybrid work environment on offer – location negotiable across regional NSW
• Salary ranging from $129,464pa - $142,665pa + super
• Play a critical role in annual rates processing and land and stock census delivery

As the Senior Project Officer, you will be responsible for managing ICT projects and operational activities that directly support annual rates processing and annual land and stock census activities. These are business-critical cycles with fixed statutory deadlines, high data volumes and strong compliance requirements.

You will work at the intersection of ICT, finance and operational business areas, ensuring systems, data and processes are accurate, validated and fit for purpose. This role suits someone who understands transactional systems, data flows and reconciliations, and who can manage risk in high-pressure delivery environments.

About the Team

Local Land Service (LLS) 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.

The role sits within Digital & Data Team supporting the governance, operation and improvement of business-critical financial and census systems that enable core service delivery.

Your day-to-day duties

• Manage and deliver ICT projects that support annual rates processing and land and stock census activities
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors during time-critical annual cycles
• Support the end-to-end operation of transactional and financial system processes
• Monitor data quality, system integrity and validation results
• Develop and maintain project tracking and reporting tools
• Identify, assess and manage project, operational and data risks
• Act as the key liaison between business stakeholders, Digital & Data team and vendors
• Support the effective governance and use of financial and rural management systems

To be successful in this role you’ll need

• Experience delivering ICT or system-enabled projects supporting financial or regulatory processes
• Understanding of annual processing cycles and reconciliations
• Experience with data validation, verification and issue resolution
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience using Excel, SQL, BI tools or similar

Essential requirements

• Relevant degree qualification or equivalent experience
• A current NSW driver licence combined with the willingness and ability to travel across NSW (including overnight stays if required) is also required.

For more information on this role, you can download the role description here.

Want more information? Contact Robyn Silk |Director ICT Solutions robyn.silk@lls.nsw.gov.au.

Applying is Easy!

To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (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.

What is the Process?

The process starts with you submitting your application. Once your application has been received, you will receive an email confirmation and further correspondence when the role advertisement closes.

You might be asked to attend an interview (either via video, over the phone or face to face) or complete a written or other assessment task.

Application Closing Date:  Sunday 19th April 2026 at 11.55pm

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 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 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.

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 will be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check, and Bankruptcy Check.