• Temporary full time opportunity (2 years)
• Location: Flexible, all NSW locations considered
• Salary from $129,464.00 plus super and leave loading
• Have an exceptional career where you live

About the Role

This position leads operational planning, stakeholder engagement, and land‑use coordination to support the ecological, cultural, and agricultural value of TSR’s, whilst ensuring they remain safe, functional, and compliant with legislative and land management frameworks.

The Program Lead drives continuous improvement, supports policy implementation, and collaborates closely within Local Land Services (LLS), and externally with community groups, Aboriginal stakeholders, and industry partners to optimise outcomes for graziers, biodiversity, and broader community interests.

We are looking for an individual who can:

• Provide high level project management services to the Statewide TSR Program
• Prepare executive briefs, advice and coordinated responses on complex issues
• Build and maintain strong relationships across LLS, DPIRD and partner agencies

In this role you will:

• Make a statewide impact – shape consistent TSR decisions, tools and frameworks across NSW
• Turn policy into practice – help translate legislation, reform and governance into real on‑ground outcomes
• Work across the business – collaborate with regions, compliance, GIS, policy teams and executives
• Strengthen confidence and consistency – support clear, defensible statewide processes
• Gain strategic exposure – contribute to major projects, reform and statewide initiatives
• Join a supportive team – work in a collaborative, enabling environment without extra hierarchy

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.

If you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Matt Davidson, Principal Program Manager TSR at matthew.davidson@lls.nsw.gov.au or via 0429 120 007.

You can view the role description here.

Closing Date: 11:55pm Sunday 10th May 2026

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.

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 may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.