Director Agriculture Sector Strategy

• 2-year Fixed Term Contract
• Full time ongoing Senior Executive Band 1 role, TRP from $225,628 per annum including superannuation
• Hybrid Working - Preferred Location Orange NSW; Other DPIRD Office locations across NSW by negotiation
• Leading an innovative team to make an impact

About The Role
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking a Director of Agriculture and Sector Strategy; you will provide executive direction and professional leadership to a taskforce dedicated to the sustainable growth within the sector. In this capacity, you will offer high-level advice to the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the Executive Director of Agriculture, ensuring that our strategy aligns with government priorities and delivers measurable outcomes. Your responsibilities will include providing informed, evidence-based strategic advice, critically analysing complex issues within the sector, and fostering collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to develop whole-of-government solutions. In this role you will lead and develop a skilled and flexible team while managing resources effectively to promote a productive work environment that meets our business priorities and commitments.

About You
As the visionary leader of the Agriculture Sector Strategy, you will be at the forefront of initiatives that emphasise the critical role of agriculture in shaping the economy of New South Wales (NSW). Your passion for this sector will inspire and motivate a dedicated team committed to developing a robust Agriculture Sector Strategy. This position requires not only a strong vision but also the ability to lead a team in identifying opportunities and addressing challenges within the agricultural landscape.

You will be a strategic thinker and planner, with proven capabilities to develop a comprehensive Agriculture Sector Strategy that prioritises growth opportunities while facilitating investment. You will identify and prioritise the most promising avenues for sector growth, ensuring that agriculture is positioned as a key driver of a vibrant, export-oriented economy. Your ability to collaborate across government departments will be crucial in streamlining investment processes and supporting the overall growth of the sector.

Your strategic insight and collaborative spirit will be essential to driving the success of the Agriculture Sector Strategy, ultimately positioning agriculture as a cornerstone of economic prosperity in NSW.

For further information about the role, please contact the Hiring Manager Jane Weatherley via email:

or Felicity Gillard, Manager Talent Acquisition via email: or

Alternatively, view the Role Description for Director Agriculture Sector Strategy

Why 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.

DPIRD brings together Agriculture and Biosecurity; Forestry and Fishing; Local Land Services; Mining, Exploration and Geoscience; Regional Development and 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.

Sounds interesting - want to Apply?
If you are a forward-thinking leader with a passion for advancing the agriculture sector, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field. Please submit your curriculum vitae and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

Applications Closing Date: Wednesday 3 December at 11:55pm
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion.

Additional Information
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard 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 other assessments as required.

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.