Program Coordinator, Plague Locust Management (NSW)

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Gosford; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development seeks a Project Coordinator - Plague Locust Management to coordinate state-wide locust programs, support surveillance, and deliver training across regional NSW. Travel to field sites and engagement with stakeholders are essential to meet program objectives.

You will bring experience coordinating projects, knowledge of plague locust behaviour, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage reporting and documentation in a

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects, programs or operational activities.
• Demonstrated understanding of plague locust behaviour, biology and control.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver outcomes in a dispersed environment.
• Experience preparing reports, project documentation and operational updates.
• Commitment to supporting regional communities, primary industries and biosecurity outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statewide plague locust management programs.
• Support surveillance and control activities across regional NSW.
• Deliver training and coordinate projects to achieve program objectives.
• Travel regularly to support field operations and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare reports and operational updates for management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to protect NSW agriculture and communities.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Locust biology

Reporting

Travel readiness

Biosecurity knowledge

Education

Pesticide application qualification

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Authorised officer under NSW Biosecurity Act

Driver's license

Job description

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development seeks a Project Coordinator - Plague Locust Management to coordinate state-wide locust programs, support surveillance, and deliver training across regional NSW. Travel to field sites and engagement with stakeholders are essential to meet program objectives.

You will bring experience coordinating projects, knowledge of plague locust behaviour, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage reporting and documentation in a