Land Services Officer RiverKeeper

• 38 hours per week
• Temporary until 30 June 2030
• Location: Singleton
• Advisory & Technical Grade 5| Salary from $99,938.00 plus super and leave loading

About the role

This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identify as being Aboriginal and be accepted in the community as such.

Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

This role works directly with Aboriginal traditional owners, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, landholders, and the broader community to develop projects to upskill and undertake riparian restoration works in priority Hunter River reaches with strong community engagement and Cultural outcomes.

We are looking for an individual who can:

• Provide timely and effective frontline community consultation, engagement and extension services
• Manage natural resource management projects, ensuring best-practice governance
• Collect and collate data, analyse information and provide accurate and appropriately balanced advice, reports and recommendations on natural resource management issues
• Build partnerships and support collaboration internally and with partners to address Hunter riparian projects
• Support emergency management by assisting with activities to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies with support and training
• Support the implementation of relevant legislation and policy

About You

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Aboriginal Community Engagement experience
• Project management experience
• Knowledge and understanding of agricultural, environmental, natural resource management, biosecurity and emergency management issues
• Ability and willingness to undertake a police check and medical clearance
• Current NSW Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel
• Experience with Green Team, Ranger Team or Bush Regen team would also be an advantage

About Us

Local Land Services is an agency within The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), 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.

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume (max 3 pages) and brief cover letter (max 2 page) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, download a copy of the role description linked below

Role Description - LLS Grade 5 - Land Services Officer - Regional

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Kath McLoughlin, Team Leader Community Engagement, on and

Closing Date: 11:55pm, Sunday, 23 November 2025

What to expect next

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 may also be required to undergo a police check, health assessment, and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process.

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.

Why work for Us?

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, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW 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. We're all about 'having a crack'.

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.