• Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Temporary 12 month role
• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
• Clerk Grade 9/10 – Salary from $133,348 up to $146,945 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

About the Role
As Manager Authorisations and Audit, you will lead a specialist team responsible for plantation approvals, audits, inspections and responses to non-compliance across NSW. You will help ensure plantation operations meet legislative requirements, support fair and consistent regulatory practice, and provide practical advice to industry, government and internal stakeholders. The role also contributes to policy development, systems improvement, project delivery and briefings that support sound decision-making and sustainable forestry outcomes.

About You
As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• You have experience in forestry, natural resource management, regulation or audit.
• You understand legislation, compliance and risk-based regulatory practice.
• You lead teams with clarity, integrity and a focus on safe, quality outcomes.
• You build productive relationships with industry, government and community stakeholders.
• You can analyse issues, prepare sound advice and support practical decisions.
• You manage competing priorities and deliver projects, systems and improvements.
• You hold relevant qualifications and can travel occasionally for fieldwork, including overnight stays.

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 the role, please view the role description here.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Graeme White on 0433 885 280 or email graeme.white@dpird.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close: Tuesday, 4 August 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.

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.