• Ongoing full-time role
• Location – within Central West or Central Tablelands LLS region
• Salary starting from $129,464pa + super
• Lead a team of professionals to deliver best practice native vegetation land management outcomes across the Central West and Central Tablelands Local Land Services regions

Are you passionate about helping farmers manage their native vegetation so they can balance sustainable development with biodiversity conservation outcomes? If the answer is yes, then apply to become the Team Leader Land Management of the Central Local Land Services Land Management team.

About the Role

Working as the Team Leader Land Management you will lead a team that works with landholders to implement land management legislation, undertakes assessment of related applications, and advises landholders on best practice and their responsibilities under the Land Management Framework.

Key responsibilities include;

• Lead a high performing team to deliver regulatory processes under the Land Management Code, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, budget management, and resource planning
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines to support consistent and compliant decision making under the Code and the Local Land Services Act
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships across regions and communities, ensuring clear communication of regulatory responsibilities and consistent on-ground outcomes
• Provide expert advice and analysis to senior management and stakeholders, supporting land managers and partner organisations
• Oversee the evaluation and recommendation of notifications and certificates for approval, ensuring low risk and consistent implementation of the Code
• Coordinate reporting, monitoring, and performance reviews to inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement
• Support emergency management and natural disaster response activities as required.

We’re looking for a leader who is passionate about rural land management and biodiversity conservation and is keen to make a difference by working with landholders to deliver land management outcomes. Check out this case study to see this work in action!

About You

Ideally you will have:

• Previous experience and/or qualifications in Land Management (Native Vegetation clearing) regulations or similar;
• An attention to detail in reviewing documentation developed by the team;
• Previous experience engaging and forming strong relationships with landholders;
• Proven experience coordinating and influencing multidisciplinary teams to work together with a range of external and internal stakeholders to achieve regulatory outcomes;
• Demonstrated experience balancing and managing a range of competing and conflicting priorities in a politically sensitive environment.
• Current Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel overnight.

Having a positive and solution focused attitude, you’ll be able to think creatively and solve complex problems for both you and others as they arise. You’ll also be able to work autonomously with limited supervision and to get things done.

Want to know more? Just contact Andrew Mulligan, General Manager Central West Local Land Services, 0428 721 861 or [email protected]. You can also download the role description.

Applying is easy! To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (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.

Application closing date: Thursday 6th November 2025 @ 11:55pm

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.

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 above 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.