Senior Land Services Officer

• Ongoing Full time role – 38 hours per week
• LLS grade 6 starting at $110,266pa super and leave entitlements
• Location: Broken Hill
• Work with land holders contributing to sustainable landscapes

About the role

As a member of the team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality NRM projects and advisory services to landholders and communities across the far west. This position is essential for meeting a critical geographic and technical need in the region and offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to sustainable land management outcomes.

This role delivers on-the-ground services that help rural communities manage productive and healthy landscapes. You will:

• Provide expert natural resource management advice and extension services to landholders and stakeholders
• Deliver and manage NRM projects addressing threatened species and high conservation value areas
• Develop and support collaborative partnerships to tackle complex land management challenges
• Contribute to strategic planning, monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement of LLS programs

What we're looking for

We're seeking someone with:

• A degree in agriculture, environmental science, NRM or related fields – or equivalent industry experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering technical NRM advice to landholders or regional communities. Experience in rangelands environments is desirable.
• Strong project management, communication and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach to service delivery
• A current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel across the region

Why this role matters

This is a permanent position designed to secure and retain expert staff with the technical knowledge and experience necessary for long-term service delivery. Locating the role in Broken Hill addresses a strategic need to enhance our presence and support in the far west – ensuring landholders in remote areas have access to the expert advice and assistance they need.

What's in it for you?

• Make a tangible impact on land management and sustainability
• Work in a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation
• Ongoing career development and flexible work conditions
• Be part of a team that lives and works in the regions they support

Why Join Us?
Local Land Services (LLS) is an Executive Agency related to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development cluster. It provides quality, customer-focused services to landholders and the community across New South Wales. This regionally based organisation brings together a wide range of service and advisory functions including agriculture, biosecurity, natural resource management, land management, biodiversity, emergency services and private native forestry. Find out more about us here.

• Meaningful Work: Protect the future of NSW's economy, environment, and communities.
• Professional Growth: Be part of a team that values skill-sharing, knowledge development, and innovation.
• Dynamic Environment: No two days are the same—step into a role that's challenging, rewarding, and impactful.
• Supportive Culture: Work with like-minded professionals who are committed to excellence and making a difference.
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Applying is easy Simply submit a copy of your resume (max. 3 pages) and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) via the online portal below in the application you will be able to identify which role/s you would like to be considered for.

Tell us about your relevant skills and experience and how these make you an ideal candidate for our role. If you would like more information about writing your application, please see:

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Closing Date: Sunday, 8 June 2025 at 11:55pm

Additional Information:

Once you submit your application, you'll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.

The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo Reference Checks, National Police Check and a Medical Assessment.

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 *************** or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

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.

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.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.