• Ongoing Full Time Position
• Western Region of NSW, offices include, Broken Hill, Bourke, Cobar, Buronga, Hillston, Balranald, Wentworth.
• Open to Dubbo location and other locations bordering with Western LLS
• Flexible work arrangements offered
• Annual salary from $110,266pa + super and leave loading

About the role

This role will be the coordinator for Emergency Management, Risk and Work Health and Safety (WHS) for the Western region of LLS. You will be responsible for Coordinating the development and promotion of a consistent whole of region risk management culture, including Emergency Management and Work Health and Safety and the ongoing development of planning, prevention, response and recovery activities to manage emergencies impacting landholders and primary producers within the Western region.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Coordinate the Emergency Management function, participate in regional and local management committees, ensure staff are trained and able to respond to emergencies, both natural disasters and biosecurity responses.
• Coordinate the WHS function, participate in regional and local committees, ensuring that WHS risks, and incidents are managed in accordance with legislation.
• Coordinate the Risk function, develop and evaluate regional risk management plans in line with the LLS Risk Management Framework and policy, including the implementation of safety initiatives and programs in conjunction with workplace managers to assist LLS in meeting its legislative responsibilities.
• Monitor and evaluate regular audit programs across the region to ensure that regional risk obligations are met and are consistent with the risk management framework of LLS.
• Communicate to Western LLS on all these areas.

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for working across risk, WHS and emergency management disciplines who enjoys staying up to date with legislative developments.

• You will have strong communication and coordination skills to work with regional and local management committees.
• You will be an analytical thinker able to identify and manage WHS risks.
• You will have exceptional interpersonal skills to help promote a safety culture within our region.
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills.

Essential Requirements:

• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence and willingness and ability to travel to assist with Emergency Responses across the state, for up to two weeks at a time.

Sound like something you would be interested in? Please apply by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why being you think you would be a good fit for this role.

For more information, please contact Michelle Johnson, Manager of Biosecurity and Emergency Services (Western) on 0417 070 284 or via [email protected] and you can also download the Role Description.

Closing Date: Sunday, 13 July 2025 11:55pm

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.

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.

Additional Information

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check, and Bankruptcy Check.

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.

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.

Local Land Services is a regional-focused NSW Government agency delivering quality customer services to farmers, landholders and the wider community.

We help people make better decisions about the land they manage and assist rural and regional communities to be profitable and sustainable into the future.

We connect people with groups, information, support and funding to improve agricultural productivity and better manage our natural resources. Our experienced staff can answer questions on issues including:

• agricultural production
• biosecurity
• natural resource management
• help during emergencies.

We can support our customers with information and resources to:

• improve your agricultural productivity
• control declared pests and meet your legal obligations
• manage and improve our natural resources