• 3 x Full time ongoing positions
• Salary starting at $82,193pa + super
• Locations: Coonamble, Coonabarabran & Condobolin
• Work with your community, for your community

About Us

Local Land Services (LLS) is an Executive Agency within the Department of Regional NSW. It provides quality, customer-focused services to landholders and the community across New South Wales. This regionally based organisation brings together a wide range of service and advisory functions including agriculture, biosecurity, natural resource management, land management, biodiversity, emergency services, private native forestry and management of Travelling Stock Reserves (TSR).

We are committed to making a real difference within the local community, and we are seeking to find high achievers within our community to help us with our future expansions. You will be part of a highly respected team that values its employees and their input

About the Role

As a Biosecurity Officer with the Central West LLS team, you'll play a key role in managing animal and plant biosecurity in the region. You'll work on field activities, pest control, and compliance with regulations, helping protect the agricultural landscape and natural ecosystems. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders, support emergency response efforts, and ensure programs meet national biosecurity standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct field and regulatory activities for pest and disease management.
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity legislation and regulations.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders on biosecurity initiatives.
• Support surveillance, investigation, and emergency response efforts.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to program evaluation.

Key challenges:

• Engaging diverse stakeholders while applying regulations.
• Balancing planned activities with immediate biosecurity needs.

Essential Requirements

• Appropriate qualifications relevant to pesticide application
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations, or ability to successfully complete same
• Ability to hold a NSW firearms license or equivalent, and a Statement of Attainment (to Use Firearms to humanely destroy animals AQF AHCVPT203A, AHCPMG304) and be appointed as an Authorised Officer under the Biosecurity Act
• Current NSW Class C Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel including overnight

Join us in making a meaningful impact on biosecurity and agricultural sustainability in our region!

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.

For more information you can reach out to Kendall Lewis on 0409 823 064 or [email protected], additionally here is a copy of 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.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 20th July at 11.55pm

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

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.

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.