About the Role 

In this diverse and rewarding role, you will deliver critical frontline services to landholders and stakeholders for Riverina LLS – combining agricultural productivity, natural resource management, and emergency response. You’ll manage impactful projects, provide expert advice, and build partnerships that deliver real, on-ground outcomes. 

Working as part of our Regional Delivery team, your work will directly contribute to better land management practices, stronger rural industries, and more sustainable communities. 

What You’ll Do 

• Deliver high-quality advisory and extension services to stakeholders 
• Write reports and plans (including pest management plans) to a high level tacking into account strategic and operational issues 
• Collaborate across teams and with community and industry groups 
• Analyse data, prepare reports, and provide sound recommendations including the mid term review of the Riverina strategic pest animal management plan 
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to strategic planning 

What We’re Looking For 

You’ll be an experienced and proactive professional with: 

• A degree or equivalent experience in agriculture, natural resource management, biosecurity or environmental sciences 
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders 
• Strong skills in communication, analysis, and problem-solving 
• A passion for pest animal management and best practice 

Essential Requirements 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience 
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel 
• Ability to undertake a police check and medical clearance 

Why Work With Us? 

Local Land Services offers a supportive, flexible and dynamic work environment. We’re a close-knit team with a shared passion for protecting our natural resources and supporting landholders. Working with us means job variety, regional impact, and the chance to make a genuine difference. 

Sound like something you would be interested in? Please apply by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why being you think you would be a good fit for this role. 

For more information, please contact: Toby O'Brien, TL Invasive Species & Plant Health on toby.obrien@lls.nsw.gov.au or 0429 441 588.

You can also Download the Role Description. 

Closing Date: 11:55pm Sunday 17 August 2025

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.  

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.  

Additional Information 

The successful applicant in this role may 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. 

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. 

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.