Manager Land Services Agriculture

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

• 38 hours per week
• Ongoing full time
• Location: Armidale Tenterfield Inverell or Glen Innes
• Advisory & Technical Grade 8 Salary from $149739.00 plus super and leave loading

About the role

Northern Tablelands Local Land Services (LLS) have an opportunity within their leadership team for a motivated individual to make their mark. The Manager Agriculture Services will join the leadership team in driving an inclusive collaborative culture across your direct team of staff and the broader Northern Tablelands LLS business to achieve success.

In this leadership role you will support our people in ensuring high standards of communication collaboration between teams performance program and project delivery planning and budget management. You will lead a team providing services in Animal Biosecurity & Welfare Sustainable Agriculture & Plant Biosecurity and Invasive Species management.

The role will support the implementation of the Local Strategic Plan providing services to landholders across the Northern Tablelands.

We are looking for an individual who will have proven leadership and business skills and experience with the ability to influence across all levels of the business.

You will have detailed experience in managing people programs and projects in the context of agriculture environment and people of rural and regional NSW. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability inspire direction and purpose in the people you lead and manage.

About You

To be successful in this role our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Degree in Agricultural Environmental Natural Resource Management Business Biosecurity and Emergency Management or related field or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Current NSW Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume (max 3 pages) and brief cover letter (max 2 page) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role please download the role description linked below

Role Description - LLS Grade 8 - Manager Land Services - Regional

If you would like to hear more about this role please contact General Manager Northern Tablelands LLS Paul Hutchings at or

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 8 or Clerk 11/12) 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.

Closing Date: 11:55pm Tuesday 25 November 2025

What to expect next

Once you submit your application youll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted you may be invited to an interviewthis could be in person over the phone or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks such as a written assessment skills test or psychometric assessment.

Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.

The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a police check health assessment and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process.

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 above for a confidential discussion.

Additional Information
Diversity equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to 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 submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible welcoming and free from barriers.