This role will suit a capable and collaborative leader who can foster trust, build team capability and navigate complexity to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities, industry and stakeholders.
Essential requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in a discipline relevant to the management of biosecurity and/or equivalent experience in leadership and management of services in a primary industries or emergency management sector.
- Well-developed understanding of the impact of biosecurity threats on communities, agriculture and environment including current approaches to biosecurity management and animal welfare and ability to deliver outcomes through strategic and operational planning.
- Experience in the coordination of emergency management (biosecurity and general) across prevention, preparedness, response and recovery at a management level with a clear understanding of emergency management arrangements in NSW and nationally.
- Current drivers licence and willingness to travel.
Why Join Local Land Services?
At Local Land Services, we work closely with landholders, communities and partners to support productive agriculture, healthy landscapes and strong regional communities. Our people are connected to the regions they serve and take pride in delivering trusted, local services that make a real difference.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead an experienced and committed team, contribute to meaningful regional outcomes, and help shape a strong culture across Greater Sydney Local Land Services.
You’ll enjoy:
- Meaningful leadership work with direct impact on communities, landscapes and industries.
- A senior regional role with a balance of strategic influence and operational leadership.
- A supportive and flexible workplace with work-from-home options available up to 2 days per week.
- Opportunities for career development across LLS and the broader NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
- Access to generous leave entitlements and health and wellbeing programs.
To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (approx. 3 pages) and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) that tells us about your relevant skills and experience and how these make you an ideal candidate for this role.
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.
Applications close: 11:55PM on Monday, 31st August.
For more information, please contact
Nicole Rice, General Manager, on 0418 113 633 or via email at
[email protected].
Visit the Role Description for more information.
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 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.
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.
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or 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.
