Team Leader Invasive Species

• Ongoing full time position
• Locations – Central Tablelands LLS region (Bathurst, Cowra, Lithgow, Molong, Mudgee, Orange)
• Salary starting from $129,464pa + super
• Grow your career and enjoy an unbeatable work life balance in regional NSW

The Central Tablelands region is located in central NSW and covers an area of approximately 31,365 km2. It includes the major towns of Bathurst, Blayney, Cowra, Lithgow, Molong, Mudgee, Oberon and Orange and falls predominantly within Wiradjuri Aboriginal country.

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About the Role

Reporting to the Manager Biosecurity and Emergency Services, you will be responsible for leading a team of biosecurity professionals in the operational delivery of pest animal programs, travelling stock reserve management and emergency responses across the Central Tablelands region.

Specific deliverables include:

• Overseeing core services budgets and working with other LLS teams to deliver invasive animal species programs
• Leading our regional strategic plan development and implementation for pest animals in the Central Tablelands region
• Engaging a geographically dispersed and technically skilled team to implement pest animal control programs in partnership with landholders and other stakeholders
• Applying continual improvement strategies to drive innovation and change in control programs to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have well developed people management skills, be able to inspire direction and purpose in your team, be able to deliver results and coordinate a range of projects and associated responsibilities.

What you need to do this role:

• Tertiary qualifications in a discipline relevant to the primary industries portfolio and/or equivalent experience in leadership and management of services to primary industries
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to foster positive team culture and drive change
• Have an understanding of the economic and environmental impact of pest animals on land use
• Be an effective communicator with the ability to engage and develop your team members, and to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• Have previous experience in leading teams, program level strategy development, operational plans & budget management
• Have previous experience in pest animal management
• Ability to encourage and promote your team whilst being able to critically review program effectiveness and implement problem solving and innovation processes to achieve higher level outcomes
• Have a current NSW Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel

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Applying is Easy

To apply, please submit a copy of your CV (approx. 4 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that tells us about your relevant skills and experience and how these make you an ideal candidate for this role.

What is the process?

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.

Application Closing Date: Monday 29th September @ 11.55pm

Recruitment Adjustments

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 below for a confidential discussion.

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.

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

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

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.

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.