• 38 hours per week
• Temporary until 30 June 2028
• Location: Cooma or Queanbeyan
• Advisory & Technical Grade 5| Salary from $99,938.00 plus super and leave loading

About the role

The Land Services Officer delivers community-based projects and frontline services, fostering stewardship and communities of practice while providing advice, emergency management, and program monitoring to support healthy, productive landscapes.

We’re looking for people with a strong interest in agriculture and natural resource management to partner with landholders in delivering community-focused outcomes.

To be successful in the role you will need: 

• Previous relevant experience and/or qualifications in Natural Resource Management and/or Agriculture with some project management experience.
• Ability to provide timely, accurate advice to our customers and to interpret legislation, 
• The ability and willingness to travel to perform field work such as inspections and assessments in remote locations
• Demonstrated interest in vegetation management and/or agricultural productivity projects
• A genuine interest in natural resource management and rural industries
• Ability to work from one of the specified locations and undertake field-based work as required

About You

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have the following:

• A Current NSW Class C Driver
• A degree in environmental, agricultural, natural resource management, and/or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Strong project management skills and knowledge
• Excellent organisational skills and experience in coordinating projects and activities 
• Excellent communication skills to engage and collaborate with key stakeholders and build partnerships
• Ability and willingness to undertake a police check and medical clearance if required  

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.

A downloadable copy of the role description is linked below for your reference.

Role Description - LLS Grade 5 - Land Services Officer - Regional Delivery.pdf

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Mark Eccleston, Project Coordinator Upper Murrumbidgee, mark.eccleston@lls.nsw.gov.au or 0475 698 303  

Closing Date: 11:55pm Monday, 18 May 2026

What to expect next

• You’ll receive a confirmation email  
• We’ll review all applications once the ad closes  
• If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview on Microsoft Teams or in person
• Further assessments will follow (e.g. written task, skills test, psychometric test)  
• Reference checks will be completed for final candidates   
• The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, pre-employment medical assessment and/or other assessments as required.  
• A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.  

You can email us at 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. 

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
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.