Senior Climate Smart Agriculture Project Lead

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

Job summary

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development seeks a Senior Land Services Project Officer to coordinate the Climate Smart Agriculture project across the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services region. You will manage budgets, timelines, governance and reporting while building strong relationships with landholders, industry, community groups and contractors to achieve project milestones.

You will lead activities, monitor outcomes, provide evidence-based recommendations and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects within budgets, timeframes and governance frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to analyse information and provide sound, evidence-based advice.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities and balancing competing stakeholder needs.
• Commitment to customer service and achieving positive outcomes for landholders and communities.
• Understanding of agriculture, natural resource management, environmental programs or related fields preferred.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel throughout the region.

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

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multi-priority coordination

Customer service

Job description

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development seeks a Senior Land Services Project Officer to coordinate the Climate Smart Agriculture project across the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services region. You will manage budgets, timelines, governance and reporting while building strong relationships with landholders, industry, community groups and contractors to achieve project milestones.

You will lead activities, monitor outcomes, provide evidence-based recommendations and