Senior Agriculture Advisor

• Temporary Full Time role up to 12 months
• Located in North Coast region (negotiable however Coffs Harbour or Grafton preferred)
• Salary starting from $113574 pa super
• Create impact in your industry using your specialist skills and experience

About the Role

North Coast Local Land Services are keen to hear from highly skilled Agricultural Advisors interested in contributing to the NHT Climate Smart Agriculture Program. The project aims to enhance agricultural sustainability and productivity.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver agricultural production programs advisory and extension services to support regional agricultural producers and to improve productivity while sustaining and managing our landscapes.

This is a dream job for an experienced agricultural programs facilitator who is passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping farmers manage their land for productive profitable and sustainable this role you will facilitate farmer group participation in property planning workshops across the North Coast region working closely with an enthusiastic and experienced Sustainable Agriculture team.

In addition this position will provide support to customers to undertake emergency planning preparedness response and recovery as well as contribute to the development and implementation of LLS strategic plans and respond to state and national objectives.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Strong agronomic facilitation skills and knowledge of contemporary and emerging trends and issues in agriculture across a diverse range of sectors.
• Experience in the coordination and delivery of extension and/or training programs specifically related to agriculture or land management.
• Excellent communication skills to engage influence and collaborate with people across a range of multi-disciplinary teams within the organisation and across the community including external partners stakeholders funding bodies landholders and other interest groups.
• The ability to think strategically and understand and apply complex information where needed.
• A willingness to work as part of a technical team and to support and contribute to the work they do.
• A can-do attitude with the confidence to manage self and others under conflicting priorities and provide practical solutions to issues that may arise.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Relevant degree in Agriculture Sustainable Land Management or relevant experience.
• Current valid NSW Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel.

Want more information Please contact Donna Cuthel Team Leader Operations Sustainable Agriculture onor via email at .

You can also download therole description.

How to apply
All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8^th July 2026 @ 11:55pm AEDT

Recruitment Adjustments

If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre- employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.

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.