Rural Programs Coordinator

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Government's Biosecurity and Rural Services is seeking an experienced Rural Programs Coordinator to support delivery of rural programs across the ACT. You will provide practical advice on sustainable land and livestock management, work with rural landholders and stakeholders, coordinate key land management activities, and lead a small team.

The role also contributes to biosecurity preparedness and incident response, helping protect the ACT’s rural environment and agricultural industries

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge or experience in agricultural and sustainable land management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to balance practical field-based work with program, contract and administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice on sustainable land and livestock management.
• Coordinate key land management activities across ACT rural programs.
• Lead a small team to deliver program outcomes.
• Contribute to biosecurity preparedness and incident response.

Job description

Classification: Technical Officer Level 4
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 09900
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 October 2026
Contact Officer: Rhian Jones on***********@act.gov.auor(02) 6205 1***

Details: Biosecurity and Rural Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Rural Programs Coordinator to support the delivery of rural programs across the ACT. You will provide practical advice on sustainable land and livestock management, work closely with rural landholders and other stakeholders, coordinate key land management activities, and lead a small team.

The role also contributes to biosecurity preparedness and incident response, helping protect the ACT’s rural environment and agricultural industries from invasive species and disease threats.

We are looking for someone with strong knowledge or experience in agricultural and sustainable land management, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to balance practical field-based work with program, contract and administrative responsibilities.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.