Regional Climate Smart Agriculture Lead

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW; Armidale; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW (DPIRD NSW) – Armidale NSW seeks an experienced Senior Land Services Project Officer to coordinate the Climate Smart Agriculture project across the Northern Tablelands. You will lead project delivery, manage budgets, and build strong stakeholder relationships to ensure successful outcomes.

This temporary full-time role covers multiple locations (Armidale, Inverell, Glen Innes or Tenterfield) and offers a salary band plus super and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects within budgets, timeframes and governance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to analyse information and provide evidence-based advice.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities and balancing stakeholder needs.
• Understanding of agriculture or natural resource management is valued.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate delivery of the Climate Smart Agriculture project across the Northern Tablelands region.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, governance requirements and reporting obligations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with landholders, community groups, industry representatives, contractors and government stakeholders.
• Oversee project activities, contractors and service providers to ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on project outcomes using established project management and MERI frameworks.
• Provide evidence-based advice and recommendations to support project objectives.
• Facilitate engagement, extension and capacity-building activities that support sustainable farming practices.
• Contribute to Local Land Services strategic priorities and regional outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Project coordination

Communication

Negotiation

Evidence-based advisory

Tools

MERI frameworks

Job description

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW (DPIRD NSW) – Armidale NSW seeks an experienced Senior Land Services Project Officer to coordinate the Climate Smart Agriculture project across the Northern Tablelands. You will lead project delivery, manage budgets, and build strong stakeholder relationships to ensure successful outcomes.

This temporary full-time role covers multiple locations (Armidale, Inverell, Glen Innes or Tenterfield) and offers a salary band plus super and