• Temporary full time (until 30 June 2026)
• Location: Narrabri NSW
• Salary range $125,693 to $138,510pa + super & leave
• Work with your team and local community, for your community!

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Team Leader Land Services for our North West Local Land Services team to lead the Agronomy team to deliver agricultural productivity programs, consultation projects and activities across the breadth of North West LLS regional functions.

About the Role

In this key role you will be leading a team to coordinate the development and implementation of natural resource management and agricultural productivity programs, plans and initiatives and negotiate and facilitate stakeholder contributions for project implementation and decision-making to achieve identified strategic initiatives as well as assist with biosecurity projects and undertake activities to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.

Responsibilities:

• Acting to ensure that the impacts of environmental, social and economic issues are considered and reflected in project outcome decisions.
• Developing and implementing policies and guidelines to ensure that decisions made, and activities undertaken comply with relevant legislation, Government, Corporate and LLS priorities.
• Ensuring that on ground and planning outcomes are consistent with agreed priorities, plans, standards.
• Engaging with and maintaining stakeholder involvement in LLS activities and sharing information between LLS’s, states and territories, NRM groups and community.
• Encouraging and informing a partnership approach to improve change in local management of natural resources and agricultural productivity, stakeholder awareness and understanding is raised.
• Coordinating and influencing multidisciplinary teams to work together with a range of external and internal stakeholders to achieve natural resource management and agricultural outcomes.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An understanding of the needs and issues facing land holders and stakeholders in achieving sustainable economic development.
• A degree in agricultural, environmental, natural resource management, biosecurity and emergency management and/or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• A current NSW Driver Licence and ability and willingness to travel.

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.

Closing Date: Sunday 30th March 2025 @ 11.55pm (AEDT)

For further information on the opportunity please contact Linden Ross via [email protected] or 0417 161 548. You can also download the role description.

What is the process?

The process starts with you submitting your application. Once your application has been received, you will receive an email confirmation and further correspondence when the role advertisement closes.

You might be asked to attend an interview (either via video, over the phone or face to face), or complete a written or other assessment task. Reference checks will also be undertaken if you are successful in being placed into a role.

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 [email protected] 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.

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.