Regional Land Strategy Lead & Partnerships

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

Job summary

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development seeks a Strategic Senior Land Services Officer to lead development of regional strategic plans and to coordinate initiatives across North Coast Local Land Services. The role requires collaboration with national, state and local stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities and to support plan delivery.

The position emphasizes strong governance, writing, budgeting and reporting skills, with experience in agricultural and natural

Qualifications

• Track record of leading development of strategies and plans.
• Experience or skills in evaluating program plans.
• Ability to translate and communicate internal documents to key stakeholders and the broader public.
• Tertiary qualifications or relevant knowledge in Business, Natural Resource Management or Agriculture.
• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders including landholders and industry representatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills relevant to communication, coordination and negotiation.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team, but also independently.
• Excellent project management and writing skills, including reporting, budgeting, planning and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and partner with national, state and local stakeholders on strategic risks, issues and opportunities.
• Work with key stakeholders in the development of key regional strategic plans (e.g. for weeds, pests, aboriginal engagement, primary production, natural resource management).
• Develop governance arrangements that support the delivery of key regional strategic priorities.
• Coordinate the development and review of the North Coast Local Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plan.
• Providing advice to and seek feedback from the region’s Leadership Team and Board on strategic issues.
• Facilitate and participate in LLS State and Regional strategy and planning networks and committees.
• Contribute to developing innovative processes to guide and prioritise North Coast LLS service delivery.

Skills

Strategic planning

Program evaluation

Stakeholder communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Project management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / NRM / Agriculture

Job description

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development seeks a Strategic Senior Land Services Officer to lead development of regional strategic plans and to coordinate initiatives across North Coast Local Land Services. The role requires collaboration with national, state and local stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities and to support plan delivery.

The position emphasizes strong governance, writing, budgeting and reporting skills, with experience in agricultural and natural