- Ongoing full time
- Located within Central West LLS region (Dubbo, Coonamble, Coonabarabran, Gilgandra, Forbes, Nyngan, Condobolin or Grenfell)
- Salary starting from $113,574pa + super
- Work with farmers, community & industry groups to deliver sustainable agriculture services across the Central West
- Have an exceptional career where you live
Central West Local Land Services (CWLLS) has a fantastic opportunity available to join the Agriculture Advisory services team. This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about our cropping and mixed farming industry, and passionate about stakeholder engagement and facilitating partnerships with farmers, industry and community groups to deliver sustainable agriculture and profitable production outcomes.
About the Role
In this role you will be:
- Working directly with producer and industry to identify and develop key priorities for extension and adoption within the cropping sector of Central West region and more broadly across the industry
- Developing and delivering project activities that directly address key drivers and barriers to sustainable agricultural production and profitability, natural resource management and preparing for and minimising impacts of exotic and endemic pest threats, natural disasters and emergencies
- Providing technical advice and assistance to the cropping industry and producers to increase adoption of best practice management
- Supporting effective planning processes within Local Land Services and with producers and land managers to prepare for and respond to natural disasters and emergencies
- Utilising adult learning principles to effectively develop and deliver targeted education and training activities
- Creating collaborative networks and producer groups for effective delivery of projects and programs for the cropping and mixed farming sector within Central West NSW.
For more information on this role, you can
About You
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Practical experience in sustainable agriculture with a focus on winter and summer crop production and farming systems, including undertaking trials and paddock demonstrations
- Strong communication skills and an open and inquisitive approach to sustainable agriculture
- Experience in group facilitation, working effectively with differing communication styles and engaging with varying stakeholder groups
- A current NSW driver licence combined with the willingness and ability to travel across NSW (including overnight stays) is also required.
Applying is Easy! If one of these roles sounds ideal to you, simply submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match what we are looking for. We will then get back in touch after the closing date.
Closing Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026 @ 11:55pm
Want more information? Just contact Neroli Brennan | Team Leader- Agricultural Services via 0428 692 713 or
[email protected].
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 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 the majority 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.
