Team Leader Operations Natural Asset Protection

• Ongoing full time position
• Salary starting from $129464pa super & leave
• Location: Grafton Coffs Harbour Wollongbar or Kempsey
• Lead local Natural Resource Management teams in North Coast NSW

The Opportunity

North Coast Local Land Services (LLS) is seeking an experienced Team Leader with a strong focus on Natural Resource Management (NRM) to lead a dedicated team in delivering meaningful on-ground outcomes for our this role youll drive the development and implementation of NRM programs and initiatives that support sustainable land use healthy ecosystems and resilient communities.

Youll coordinate projects manage stakeholder relationships and help guide local responses to environmental challengesincluding supporting agricultural productivity and biosecurity programs and emergency management efforts.

What Youll Do

• Lead a team delivering natural resource management advisory programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate the development planning and implementation of NRM programs that reflect environmental social and economic considerations.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with landholders industry community groups and other stakeholders to deliver shared goals.
• Manage competing priorities in a dynamic and sometimes politically sensitive environment.
• Provide specialist advice to land managers to improve land management practices for environmental production and biosecurity outcomes.
• Support biosecurity preparedness and response and contribute to natural disaster recovery efforts.

What Were Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in natural resource management environmental management or a related field.
• Sound communication skill with an ability to engage and influence stakeholders build partnerships and foster collaborative approaches to local land management challenges.
• Strong project management skills including planning budgeting forecasting monitoring and reporting.
• Understanding of the needs and issues facing north coast landholders in achieving sustainable economic development.
• Relevant qualifications in environmental or natural resource management (or equivalent experience).
• A current NSW driver licence and willingness to travel as required.

Why Work With Us

• Make a tangible difference to the landscapes and communities of NSW.
• Work in a collaborative regional team passionate about sustainable land management and the protection of significant natural resources.
• Access flexible working conditions and opportunities for professional development.
• Be part of an organisation that values integrity service collaboration and accountability.

Sound like something you would be interested in Please apply by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why being you think you would be a good fit for this role.

For more informationplease contact: Lauren Wilson Operations Manageror .

You can also download therole description.

Closing Date: Sunday 14th June 2026 @ 11.55pm

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

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo reference checks National Police Check and Bankruptcy Check.

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.