📍 Location: Braidwood NSW
💼 Employment Type: Full-time Ongoing
💸 Salary: Advisory & Technical 38hrs Grade 5 ($99,938 – $110,271 + super)
🛻 Flexible work, meaningful outcomes, field-based impact

Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions

South East LLS are looking for a passionate and capable Senior Biosecurity Officer to lead and deliver critical on-ground programs that protect agriculture, communities, and the environment across NSW.

As part of Local Land Services’ frontline team, you’ll take charge of animal and plant biosecurity operations, compliance programs, emergency response, stakeholder engagement and education – all while making a tangible difference every day.

About the role:

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead the delivery of local biosecurity programs including pest and disease management
• Provide expert advice and build capacity in our customers and communities
• Undertake surveillance, investigations, and emergency response activities
• Support compliance with the Biosecurity Act and other key legislation
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve real outcomes
• Supervise and mentor a small team and support staff capability development

What we’re looking for:

You’re a confident and collaborative professional with:

• Qualifications relevant to pesticide use and (ideally) Certificate IV in Government Investigations
• Current NSW Driver Licence and capacity to hold a firearms licence
• Strong field delivery, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• A commitment to public service values, integrity, and customer-first approaches

Why work with us?

• Be part of a passionate, regionally based team protecting NSW’s biosecurity
• Enjoy a mix of office and field work, meaningful connections with landholders, and variety every day
• Access ongoing training, support, and flexible work arrangements
• Contribute to the safety, sustainability, and resilience of our agriculture and landscapes

Got what it takes to make this role a success? Simply submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why this is the job for you. We will then get back in touch after the closing date with the next steps.

Closing Date: 11:55pm Sunday 10 August 2025

For further information about this opportunity please contact: Tom Pickering, Team Leader Invasive Species, tom.pickering@lls.nsw.gov.au or 0459 387 494

You can also download the Role Description.

This is an internal EOI opportunity open to DPIRD/LLS staff only

*To be considered for an ongoing appointment applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent or higher grade than this advertised vacancy (LLS Grade 5 or Clerk 5/6) OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively, if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment, you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.

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.