• Several Ongoing and Temporary roles
• Full time, 35 hours per week
• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based in Sydney and Central West.
• Departmental Officer Grade 9/10 – Salary from $129,464 up to $142,665 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

About the Role
NSW Soil Conservation Service is recruiting for a range of ongoing and temporary full-time Grade 9/10 opportunities across NSW.

These roles offer the opportunity to lead complex environmental projects and programs, improve business performance, manage QHSE systems, and support high-quality service delivery in a commercial, client-focused environment.

Depending on the vacancy, you may lead teams and contractors, manage project planning and delivery, oversee budgets, procurement and reporting, prepare technical or business documentation, build strong stakeholder relationships, and help ensure work is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality and governance standards.

You will also contribute to continuous improvement by strengthening systems, processes, compliance, risk management and customer outcomes across projects, programs and business operations.

What does a day look like at Soil Con?

About You
You are a capable and values-driven professional who leads with integrity and supports a respectful, inclusive team culture. You communicate clearly, build strong stakeholder relationships and work confidently across a range of internal and external environments. You are comfortable delivering quality environmental outcomes on time, on budget and within scope, and you use sound judgement to solve problems, manage risk and respond to changing priorities. You bring experience leading projects, programs or business systems, and you are committed to improving processes, governance and customer service. You will also bring relevant experience and be able to meet the specific requirements of the role you are applying for

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about these opportunities, please review the indicative role descriptions below:

• Program Coordinator
• Senior Project Officer
• Team Leader Business Performance
• Team Leader QHSE

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Joss Hawling  on 0457 509 204 or email joss.hawling@scs.nsw.gov.au, or Christie-Lee White on 0428 210 534 or email christie.white@scs.nsw.gov.au

Applications close: Sunday, 5 July 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

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.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can 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 apply. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.  Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Soil Con is for everyone! Building a respectful and inclusive workplace

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 the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Additional Information
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
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.

DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.