Biosecurity Projects

**Temporary full time (until June 2025)**:

- **Located within the Greater Sydney region (Penrith, Gosford, Camden)**:

- **Salary starting from $106,025pa + super**:

- **Provide project management support and staff management to the Invasive Species team as well as procurement and reporting, supporting landholders and stakeholders in pest animal control**:

- **Have an exceptional career where you live**

Greater Sydney Local Land Services (GS LLS) is looking for a Biosecurity Project and Programs Officer to assist the Invasive Species team with project management and the delivery of on-ground programs and advisory services for the management of pest animals, as well as to manage and supervise staff.

**Key functions of the role include**:

- Lead the Greater Sydney LLS service delivery projects being responsible for project management, contract development and budget oversight including phasing and reporting
- Prepare and deliver annual project management plans and other strategic plans as required, in collaboration with the Invasive Species team
- Staff management of up to 3 Senior Biosecurity Officers including the management of workloads, strategic planning and HR
- Oral and written reporting to the Leadership team and Board meetings as required
- Manage communications with the Invasives Species team and to provide media input where needed
- Assist in the management and organisation of mandatory training for the Invasive Species team
- Coordinate the delivery of outcomes in the GS LLS Regional Pest Animal Management Plan
- Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate and deliver relevant programs
- Assist in responding to ad hoc enquiries and attendance at emergency management activities
- Manage systems to track GS LLS biosecurity assets including traps and cameras.
- Ensure GS LLS remains compliant in its legislated responsibilities including the use of restricted chemical products and agricultural chemicals
- Attend community meetings where required and assist with bait preparation and major on ground programs as needed (if suitable training is completed)

**How to apply**

**Recruitment Process Adjustment**

**About Us**

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community.

**As part of our team, you will be able to**:

- **Deliver with impact.** You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting-edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy.
- **Connect to what matters.** We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team.
- **Live your way.** From bringing your whole self to work, to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, you will be able to find the balance that works for you.

We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed.

**Additional Information**
- 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._