Senior Land Services Officer

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

Job summary

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development invites applications for a Senior Land Services Officer based in Deniliquin. This part-time role (30.4 hours per week) sits under the Advisory and Technical stream and is a temporary contract up to 18 months.

You will provide practical advice to landholders and industry groups, manage natural resource and productivity projects, analyse information, prepare reports, and build partnerships to address complex issues.

Qualifications

• Qualifications or experience in agriculture, environment or natural resource management.
• Experience delivering practical, customer-focused advice to landholders and stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with focus on outcomes, risks and deadlines.
• Ability to analyse complex information and prepare clear reports.
• Strong collaboration, communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading teams and supporting development of others.
• Current driver licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice and services to landholders, industry groups and regional communities.
• Manage natural resource management and agricultural productivity projects.
• Analyse information, prepare reports and recommendations.
• Build partnerships to address complex issues.
• Support project teams, apply legislation and contribute to emergency planning, response and recovery.

Skills

Agriculture & NR management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Report writing & analytics

Communication & negotiation

Team leadership

Driver's licence & travel

Education

Relevant qualifications or experience in agriculture, environment or natural resource management

Job description

• Part Time, 30.4 hours per week
• Temporary contract up to 18 months
• Primary Work Location: Deniliquin
• Advisory and Technical 38 hrs Grade 6 – Salary from $116,981 to 129,492 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

About the Role

As a Senior Land Services Officer, you will provide practical advice and services to landholders, industry groups and regional communities. You will manage natural resource management and agricultural productivity projects, analyse information, prepare reports and recommendations, and build partnerships to address complex issues. You will also support project teams, apply relevant legislation and contribute to emergency planning, response and recovery activities.

About You

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications or experience in agriculture, environment or natural resource management.
• Experience delivering practical, customer-focused advice to landholders and stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with a focus on outcomes, risks and deadlines.
• The ability to analyse complex information and prepare clear reports and recommendations.
• Strong collaboration, communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading teams and supporting the development of others.
• A current driver licence and the ability and willingness to travel.

Applications close: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:55pm AEDT.

Additional Information

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
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.

DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.

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, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to apply. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers. Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.