Project Coordinator

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

• Preferred location – Willing to consider candidates across all regional inland NSW DPIRD office locations
• Salary starting from $116,981pa + super & leave loading

• Ongoing Full Time, 38 hours per week
• Preferred location – Willing to consider candidates across all regional inland NSW DPIRD office locations
• Salary starting from $116,981pa + super & leave loading

About The Role

As the Project Coordinator - Plague Locust Management, you will coordinate and support the delivery of state-wide plague locust management programs that protect NSW agriculture and regional communities. Working across regional NSW, you will collaborate with stakeholders, support surveillance and control activities, deliver training, and coordinate projects to ensure program objectives are achieved. Regular travel is required to support field operations and stakeholder engagement.

About You

You will bring:

• Experience coordinating projects, programs or operational activities.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of plague locust behaviour, biology and control.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• The ability to plan, coordinate and deliver outcomes in a geographically dispersed environment.
• Experience preparing reports, project documentation and operational updates.
• A commitment to supporting regional communities, primary industries and biosecurity outcomes.
• Sound understanding of relevant NSW legislation and its practical application, including the Biosecurity Act and Pesticides Act.

Highly desirable skills

• Appropriate qualifications relevant to pesticide application
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations, or ability to successfully complete same
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or equivalent), or willingness to obtain.
• Capability to be appointed as an authorised officer under the NSW Biosecurity Act
• A current driver's licence and willingness to undertake regular travel across regional NSW.

This role is ideally suited to candidates based in inland and non-coastal regional NSW, where locust surveillance, preparedness and response activities are most prevalent.

For further information about the role please contact Piers Harper on 0428 679 197 or [e-mail]. You can also view the role description.

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Application Closing Date

Tuesday 17th November 2026 at 11.55pm

Recruitment Adjustments

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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 the majority 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.