• Administration & Clerical 38hrs Grade 6 starting at $110,266 + super & leave
• Temporary role up to 30.06.2028
• Location: NSW
• A professional workplace in one of NSW Government’s most effective agencies

About the Role

As the Projects and Programs Adaptation Planning Officer within the Strategy and Planning Team, you will develop, manage, and implement a range of projects to support the delivery of high-quality customer services across NSW. Your work will support LLS's directions for building landholder resilience to the constant change and opportunities that influence how they deliver sustainable agriculture, protect our environment, and contribute to local communities. You will also design strategic initiatives, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and manage innovative approaches that allow LLS to understand and respond to changing landholder needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and delivering statewide programs that meet LLS objectives, timelines, and budgets
• Conducting research and analysis to inform evidence-based program development
• Preparing detailed reports, updates, and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinating communication projects to share the impact of LLS’s work
• Supporting and guiding project team members across various programs
• Representing LLS at cross-sector committees and external working groups.

What We’re Looking For

We’re after someone with strong skills in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and communication. You’ll bring:

• Experience in developing, managing or supporting state-wide strategic and program planning initiatives
• Experience leading the strategic analysis and negotiation of outcomes across diverse audiences, planning scales and land management sectors
• Experience monitoring, analysing and identifying strategic responses to environmental, economic and social change and risks
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building abilities
• Strong written communication skills for drafting reports, briefing papers, and media content
• Capability to work flexibly and efficiently in dynamic project teams.

Why Work With Us?

Local Land Services is a regionally-focused agency committed to sustainable agriculture, biosecurity, and natural resource management. We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive team environments
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to create real, lasting impact across NSW communities

Applying is Easy! To apply, please submit a copy of your CV (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.

Applications close: Sunday, 8 June 2025 at 11:55pm 

Questions about the role? Contact:
Graeme Moss, LLS Senior Advisor Strategy & Planning, ph: 0401 028 565, graeme.moss@lls.nsw.gov.au

Please view the Role Description.

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 below 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.

Local Land Services 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.

We connect people with groups, information, support and funding to improve agricultural productivity and better manage our natural resources. Our experienced staff can answer questions on issues including:

• agricultural production
• biosecurity
• natural resource management
• help during emergencies.

We can support our customers with information and resources to:

• improve your agricultural productivity
• control declared pests and meet your legal obligations
• manage and improve our natural resources.

Additional Information

The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check, and Bankruptcy Check.

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.