EOI Team Leader Land Management

Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions

• Ongoing full-time role*
• Location within Central West or Central Tablelands LLS region
• Salary starting from $129464pa super
• Lead a team of professionals to deliver best practice native vegetation land management outcomes across the Central West and Central Tablelands Local Land Services regions

Are you passionate about helping farmers manage their native vegetation so they can balance sustainable development with biodiversity conservation outcomes If the answer is yes then apply to become the Team Leader of the Central West Local Land Services Land Management team.

About the Role

The team you will lead work with landholders to implement land management legislation undertake assessment of related applications and advise landholders on best practice and their responsibilities under the Land Management Framework.

Key responsibilities include;

• Lead a high performing team to deliver regulatory processes under the Land Management Code ensuring alignment with strategic objectives budget management and resource planning
• Develop and implement policies procedures and guidelines to support consistent and compliant decision making under the Code and the Local Land Services Act
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships across regions and communities ensuring clear communication of regulatory responsibilities and consistent on-ground outcomes
• Provide expert advice and analysis to senior management and stakeholders supporting land managers and partner organisations
• Oversee the evaluation and recommendation of notifications and certificates for approval ensuring low risk and consistent implementation of the Code
• Coordinate reporting monitoring and performance reviews to inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement
• Support emergency management and natural disaster response activities as required.

Were looking for a leader who is passionate about rural land management and biodiversity conservation and is keen to make a difference by working with landholders to deliver land management outcomes. Check out this case study to see this work in action!

About You

Ideally you will have:

• Previous experience and/or qualifications in Land Management (Native Vegetation clearing) regulations or similar;
• An attention to detail in reviewing documentation developed by the team;
• Previous experience engaging and forming strong relationships with landholders;
• Proven experience coordinating and influencing multidisciplinary teams to work together with a range of external and internal stakeholders to achieve regulatory outcomes;
• Demonstrated experience balancing and managing a range of competing and conflicting priorities in a politically sensitive environment.
• Current Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel overnight.

Want to know more Just contact Andrew Mulligan General Manager Central West Local Land Services 0 or .You can also download therole description.

Applying is easy! All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.

EOI Closing Date: Thursday 16th October 2025 @ 11:55pm

This is an internal EOI opportunity open to DPIRD / LLS staff only

*To be considered for an ongoing appointment applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalentor higher grade than this advertised vacancy (LLS Grade 7 or Clerk 9/10) OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.

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