• Temporary roles available
• Advisory & Technical (38hrs) Grade 6 $113,574 - $125,720 + super & leave

Murray Local Land Services (Murray LLS) have two exciting Senior Land Services Officer positions available:

SLSO 0.8 FTE backfill until 30 June 2027 (Deniliquin or Albury) – this role will include the following focus areas:

• Delivery of NRM extension and advice services as detailed in the annual business plan and annual NRM core team operational plan
• Collaborative development of annual NRM core team operational plan
• Supervision and allocation of tasks to up to two direct reports
• Contract development, including mapping, and contractor management
• Budget tracking and management
• Reporting as per departmental requirements

SLSO 1 FTE vacancy for temporary role until 30 June 2028 (Deniliquin only) – this role will include the following focus areas:

• Project management and coordinator of on-ground delivery of NHT projects Healing Country and Paddocks for Plains Wanderer
• Supervision and allocation of tasks to two project support staff (direct reports)
• Contract development, including mapping, and contractor management
• Stakeholder engagement – including regular engagement with Traditional Owner Groups and individuals associated with the Healing Country Project
• Budget tracking and management
• Reporting as per contractual and departmental requirements

About you

• A self-starter with a strong background in project management
• Skills, knowledge and passion for activities required to manage and recover threatened species and communities
• A people person who enjoys hosting and speaking at events
• Experienced NRM project manager and strategic planner

Essential requirements

• Degree in natural resource management, agriculture, environmental management, biosecurity, emergency management or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel.
• Ability to undertake a police check and medical clearance.

Why work for us?

At Local Land Services, you’ll be part of a regionally based organisation dedicated to supporting landholders and communities while protecting and enhancing our landscapes. These roles offer the opportunity to combine technical expertise with stakeholder engagement, cultural partnerships and on-ground impact.

Applying is easy! Simply submit your resume and a cover letter online and tell us why the role selected is for you is for you. We’ll get back to you after the closing date.

For further information about this opportunity, you can download the Role Description. Or contact: Sophie Richards, Team Leader NRM on 0436 407 398

Closing Date: 11:55pm Monday 13th October 2025

What to Expect Next

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

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.