• 38 hours per week
• Ongoing full time
• Location: Moree
• A&T Grade 6 | Salary from $ 110,266.00 plus super and leave loading

About the role

As the Senior Land Services Officer – Plant Biosecurity, you will be both in the field and in the office as you:

• Facilitate training and provide advice to enhance the awareness and skills of stakeholders, community groups and staff to prepare for, prevent or respond to identified priority plant pests & diseases
• Establish collaborative partnerships between key regional stakeholder groups, including farming systems groups, agronomists and farmers, to improve plant health management and support preparedness for potential plant pest and disease outbreaks
• Attend key community and plant industry events, including GRDC Updates, Farming Systems group events and local field days to promote plant health & biosecurity awareness and best practice
• Develop information packages and resources to assist farmers and industry to better understand how to prevent or reduce the impacts of new plant health threats and better manage existing plant pests and diseases
• Contribute to the development of local and regional plant pest & disease management plans
• Liaise with Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development (DPIRD) for the design, development and coordination of surveillance programs and community education campaigns targeting high priority exotic plant pests & diseases
• Promote and support rapid response to detection of new plant pests/diseases and weeds of both agricultural and environmental concern.
• Participate in emergency plant pest & disease responses

We offer great working conditions (including flexible work practices). You may become a part of a friendly rural community, as well as part of an amazing, experienced, professional and friendly team.

About You

We're on the lookout for a highly motivated and well organised individual to undertake critical plant health and biosecurity coordination and management initiatives in the Region. As part of the team, you'll be responsible for delivering projects, programs and advisory services that address the North West Local Land Services key plant health and production objectives, while aligning to national, state and regional plans, and our local plant biosecurity priorities.

This role is crucial in safeguarding the NSW economy, environment, and community through best practice agronomy, plant health and pest & disease prevention. As well as supporting staff and customers to improve emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery relating to plant health & biosecurity threats.

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience as an agronomist or plant industry technician is preferred but not essential
• Current driver’s license and willingness to travel

About Us

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume (max 3 pages) and brief cover letter (max 2 page) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Naomi Hobson, Team Leader Land Services on [email protected]

Closing Date: 11:55pm, Sunday, 15 June 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.

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 [email protected] or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Why work for Us?

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community.

As part of our team, you will be able to:

• Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy.
  
  
• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team.
  
  
• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you.

We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed. We’re all about ‘having a crack’.

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.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to 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 submit an application.