Senior Strategic Land Services Officer

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

• Salary starting from $116,981pa + super and leave loading
• Location: Coffs Harbour, Wollongbar, Grafton or Kempsey
• Have an exceptional career where you live!

• Salary starting from $116,981pa + super and leave loading
• Location: Coffs Harbour, Wollongbar, Grafton or Kempsey
• Have an exceptional career where you live!

Do you want to help drive the next generation of investment in sustainable farming and natural resource management in the North Coast of NSW? Do you have experience working with stakeholders to develop innovative projects and plans to guide best-practice land management?

North Coast Local Land Services (LLS) is offering a unique opportunity to develop strategies and plans for public and other investment in sustainable agriculture and natural resource management and support internal teams to deliver.

The role would ideally suit someone with a combination of experience in developing strategic plans, experience in project management and writing for a broad range of purpose sand audiences.

Experience in sustainable agriculture and/or natural resource management is desirable.

As Our Strategic Senior Land Services Officer, You Will

• 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

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• 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 and experience 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.

Closing Date

Monday 9th November 2026 @ 11.55pm

Recruitment Adjustments

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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 and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible - a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Additional Information

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.

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