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Land Services Officer

2 weeks ago

Newcastle Maitland Hunter, Australia Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year
  • 1x ongoing full time based in Paterson – delivering estuary & riparian projects and services in the lower Hunter LLS district
  • 1x ongoing full based in Scone – delivering riparian projects and services in the upper Hunter LLS district
  • Salary range $99,938pa+ super and leave loading
  • Have an exceptional career where you live

About the Role

You will be expected to develop and deliver river, estuary, and/or catchment management projects, provide advice to landholders and deliver services that have positive environmental outcomes on-ground.

This role delivers front line services to farmers and the community within Hunter LLS. We aim to help landholders manage our landscapes to be healthy and productive, including through provision of natural resource management information, advice and extension services.

To be successful in this role you will have a genuine interest in riparian and/or estuary rehabilitation and the capability to deliver extension services that engage rural landholders and industries in riparian practice change.

An understanding of the principles and practices of natural resource management associated with riverine and/or estuarine environments is highly desirable.

Key Outcomes

  • Provide effective field-based advisory, technical and extension services that support rural landholders and community groups to improve riparian, estuary and land management practices.
  • Deliver on-ground catchment-based projects that improve river health and resilience.
  • Coordinate events and initiatives that engage the community and build capacity in improving rivers and catchments.
  • Support and work with senior staff to plan, implement and review projects and services.
  • Effective liaison and partnerships with key stakeholders including landholders, community groups, industry and agencies to address complex natural resource and agricultural practice change issues.
  • Deliver on-ground riparian vegetation improvement projects including project, budget and contract management, according to procurement and operational guidelines and legislative requirements.
  • Project management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

Role Requirements

  • Relevant knowledge and understanding in agriculture, environmental, natural resource management, biosecurity and/or emergency management
  • Ability and willingness to undertake a police check and medical clearance
  • Current NSW Drivers Licence and the ability and willingness to travel
  • Riparian, native vegetation and/or catchment management-based experience and/or relevant knowledge
  • High level communication, coordination and negotiation skills.
  • Good teamwork and ability to work independently.
  • High level of customer service relevant to working with landholders and liaising with external stakeholder groups.
  • Good project management skills including planning, reporting and monitoring.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results with accountability.
  • Ability to use computer-based mapping programs, such as ArcGIS.
  • Native vegetation and or river geomorphology identification skills desirable.

Applying for the Role

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Glenn Lyons Team Leader Land Services HCC, on at

Closing date: 11:55pm, Sunday, 14th September 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.

About 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.

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.

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.

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.