• 38 hours per week
• Ongoing full time
• Location: Orange or other regional NSW locations considered
• Administration & Clerical Grade 8 | Salary from $145,378.00 plus super and leave loading

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Manager Board Secretariat to provide high-level strategic advice and administrative services to the LLS Board, its sub-committees and the CEO LLS. This role will include overseeing governance, managing communications, leading LLS Board projects, and providing critical support to ensure the efficient operations of the LLS Board and the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FRAC), to enable well-informed decision-making that is commensurate with the legislative instruments and Government processes relevant to the agency.

We are looking for an individual who can:

• Provide high-level secretariat, advisory and support services to enable the Board and the FRAC to fulfil its functions as outlined in the Local Land Services Act and the Local Land Services Regulation.
• Prepare, manage and review high level communications and correspondence including relevant board papers, minutes, actions, reports (including an annual evaluation report) and submissions to ensure the comprehensiveness, readability, accuracy, and timeliness of the information.
• Manage the development and review of corporate governance materials such as the Board Workplan, compliance obligations, charters, manuals, policies and procedures along with their regular review, as well as ensuring the Agency’s compliance with policy requirements relating to the FRAC.
• Advise and support the Board Chair and CEO in decision-making as requested.
• Support Board members and coordinate with stakeholders and the Executive Team to ensure timely, effective communication on Board matters.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and reporting requirements by developing, reviewing, evaluating, and continuously improving the governance framework.
• Act as a key point of contact for advice related to Board governance, ethical behaviour, and compliance.
• Manage the budget of the Board and the FRAC
• Facilitate a standardised environment for the LLS Board and Local boards

About You

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

• Proven experience in board support, governance, and project and budget management in a complex environment.
• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organisation and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and work under pressure.

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 5 pages) and brief cover letter (max 2 pages) that outlines how you meet the requirements of the role description and why you are our ideal candidate.

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 Ian Shepherd, Director Organisational Programs, [email protected] and 0407 212 688

Closing Date: 11:55pm, Sunday, 29 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. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.