Land Services Officer

Department of Regional NSW; Cooma; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Regional NSW is seeking a mid-level Land Management professional to assess native vegetation clearing applications and work with landholders to balance production with biodiversity outcomes. The role is based in the South East NSW region with field work required.

Reporting to the Land Services team, you will implement land management legislation, lead projects, provide best-practice advice, and travel to inspect sites across Cooma, Goulburn, or nearby locations by negotiation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Land Management and/or Natural Resource Management.
• Ability to understand and interpret legislation and provide timely advice.
• Knowledge of native vegetation and sustainable land management practices.
• Experience engaging with landholders and forming strong relationships.
• Proven project leadership with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess native vegetation clearing applications and lead related projects.
• Advise on best practice and responsibilities under the Land Management Framework.
• Work with landholders to implement land management legislation.
• Travel for inspections and site assessments as required.

Skills

Land Management experience

Native vegetation knowledge

Legislation interpretation

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Driver Licence

Education

Land/Natural Resource Management qualification

Job description

• Temporary full-time role to30 June 2028
• Location Cooma, Goulburn (or another location within South East Region by negotiation)
• Salary starting from $102,936pa + super
• Join a team of professionals to deliver best practice native vegetation land management outcomes across the Local Land Services region

Are you passionate about helping farmers manage their native vegetation so they can balance sustainable development with biodiversity conservation outcomes? If the answer is yes, you should apply to be a member of the LLS Region Land Management team.

Join our team of professionals who have a ‘can do’ attitude and work together effectively to help our customers. The position is based in the beautiful South East NSW region and will involve field work in assessing native vegetation clearing applications and working with landholders to find the most practical pathways to manage native vegetation for both production and environmental benefit.

About the Role

In this role you will work with landholders to implement land management legislation and undertake the assessment of related clearing applications, lead projects, advise on best practice and their responsibilities under the Land Management Framework.

We’re looking for

people who are passionate about rural land management and biodiversity conservation and are keen to make a difference by working with landholders to deliver land management outcomes. Check out this case study to see this work in action!

These mid-level roles work with landholders in the implementation of land management legislation and assessment of related applications.

About You

To be successful you’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience and/or qualifications in Land Management and/or Natural Resource Management;
• Demonstrated ability to understand and accurately interpret legislation and provide timely advice;
• Knowledge of native vegetation and sustainable land management practices;
• Previous experience engaging and forming strong relationships with landholders;
• Proven experience in leading and taking charge of projects, with strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Current Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel and perform field work such as inspections and assessments.

Having a positive and solution-focused attitude, you’ll be able to think creatively and solve complex problems for both yourself and others as they arise. You’ll also be able to work autonomously with limited supervision and to get things done.

Closing Date:Sunday 11 October 2026 @ 11:55pm AEDT

Want to know more?

Just contact Rebecca Bradley, Manager Land Services 0429420686 or [e-mail]. You can also download the Role Description.

If yourequireadjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwiseparticipatingin the recruitment process, please let us know so we canassist. Send an email to [e-mail] contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

About us – together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects,supportsand 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,vegetationand forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery

We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW. Withnearly 5,000employees, 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.

Diversity,Equityand Inclusion

At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse,equitableand inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability,religionand sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proud Disability Confident Recruiter, Family Inclusive Employer and Carer Friendly Employer

We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers. If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format toparticipate, please contact [e-mail] or the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.

We also understand that work is just one part of life. Our Family Inclusive Employer and Carers + Employers Accreditations reflect our commitment to supporting employees to balance work and family responsibilities.