Senior Biosecurity Officer

• Location: Cobar
• Work type: Full-time, temporary to 30 June 2026
• Advisory & Technical 38hrs Grade 5 starting at $99,938 + Super & Leave

Western Local Land Service (LLS) is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Biosecurity Officer to deliver frontline activities as part of the 2025/26 Feral Pig and Pest Project (FPPP) in the Cobar area.

In this role, you will:

• Lead regional consultation and engagement with landholders, stakeholders, and community groups.
• Establish and maintain project management systems, processes, and governance arrangements.
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the FPPP to ensure effective outcomes across the region.
• Support biosecurity compliance activities and provide expert advice to landholders.
• Coordinate operational responses that reduce the impact of feral pigs and pest animals on farming enterprises and the environment

About you

We're looking for someone with strong skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and biosecurity operations. You'll be proactive, collaborative, and able to balance technical complexity with practical on-ground delivery. Experience in pest animal management and knowledge of relevant legislation will help you succeed in this role.

Essential requirements include:

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in biosecurity, natural resource management, or a related field.
• Capacity to hold a NSW firearms licence and relevant authorisations to humanely destroy animals.
• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence and willingness to travel.

Why work for us?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-profile project tackling one of NSW's most significant pest animal challenges. By joining LLS, you'll contribute to meaningful outcomes for farmers, communities, and the environment while developing your skills in biosecurity and pest management.

Applying is easy Simply submit your resume and a cover letter online and tell us why the role selected is for you is for you. We'll get back to you after the closing date.

For further information about this opportunity, you can download the Role Description. Or contact: Luke Blore on

Closing Date: Tuesday 14 October :55pm

What to Expect Next

The process starts with you submitting your application. Once your application has been received, you will receive an email confirmation and further correspondence when the role advertisement closes.

You might be asked to attend an interview (either via video, over the phone or face to face) or complete a written or other assessment task.

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.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.

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.

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.