Biosecurity Projects & Programs Officer

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

• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Located within the Central Tableland LLS region (Mudgee Lithgow Bathurst Orange Cowra or Molong)
• Salary starting from $113574.00 - $125720.00 pa super & leave loading
• Provide project management support to the Invasive Species team as well as procurement and reporting supporting landholders and stakeholders in pest animal management

About the Role

Central Tablelands Local Land Services is looking for a Biosecurity Project and Programs Officer to assist the Invasive Species team with project management and the delivery of on-ground programs and advisory services for the management of animal biosecurity for the region and for surveillance and investigation activities as they relate to pest animal management.

The successful candidate will have excellent project management and communication/negotiation skills and will report to the Team Leader Invasive Species.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead the Central Tablelands LLS Pest Levy project and/or additional external targeted funding projects being responsible for project management contract development and budget oversight including phasing and project reporting
• Prepare and deliver the annual Pest Levy Service Delivery Plan and other Plans as required in collaboration with the Invasive Species team
• Oral and written reporting to the Leadership team as required
• Manage communications with the Invasives Species team for each edition of the external Tablelands Telegraph newsletter and to provide media input where needed
• Assist in the management and organisation of mandatory training for the Invasive Species team
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate and deliver relevant programs
• Assist in responding to ad hoc enquiries and attendance at emergency management activities
• Ensure CTLLS remains compliant in its legislated responsibilities including the use of restricted chemical products and agricultural chemicals
• Prioritise timely and accurate reporting and management of data and documents
• Attend community meetings where required and assist with bait preparation and major on ground programs as needed (if suitable training is completed)

Key challenges:

• Collaborating with stakeholders to apply legislation and policies across diverse activities
• Balancing complex and fast-moving responsibilities where urgent issues often take priority
• Addressing new biosecurity threats amidst evolving industry and community expectations

About You

This is a role for someone who loves project management working with people and animals and being out in the field. To be successful youll need to have:

• A sound knowledge of invasive pest animal management and compliance as it relates to the relevant legislation
• An understanding of biosecurity issues particularly as it relates to pest animal management and be able to act as a reference point for the team in making decisions and giving guidance on challenging scenarios managing industry and community expectations whilst operating in fast paced technical environment
• A Certificate IV in Government Investigations or the ability and willingness to successfully complete it
• Appropriate qualifications (minimum AQF3 level) and knowledge relevant to pesticide applicationor the ability and willingness to obtain it
• The ability to be appointed as an Authorised Officer under the Biosecurity Actand the demonstrated ability to understand interpret and apply legislation and regulations preferably related to biosecurity matters.
• A current NSW Class C Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel (including overnight stays) as required

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. Please seek support from your manager prior to submitting your application.
Applications through email will not be accepted.

EOI Applications Close: Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 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 5 or Clerk 5/6) 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

For more information please download the role descriptionor contact Helen Schaefer Manager Biosecurity & Emergency Services via email at or mobile.

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