EOI Leader Plant Pest Surveillance

• Ongoing Full Time role
• Location: Orange NSW
• Offering a salary range from $139787 - $142579p.a. superannuation (PO Grade 5)
• This is an internal EOI opportunity open to DPIRD/LLS staff only.

About the role

The Leader Plant Pest Surveillance leads the design implementation and management of a range of surveillance programs in NSW for the early detection containment and eradication of emergency plant pests; and to monitor and collate data for pest freedom status for economically important pests to support and enhance domestic and international market access for NSW plants and plant products. This position leads four direct reports responsible for responding to suspect exotic plant pest reports delivering grains biosecurity in NSW managing early detection surveillance in the high-risk port areas and coordinating area freedom surveillance across the state to support market access.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in designing and implementing surveillance programs reporting and data management.
• Strategic thinking skills to prioritise and manage multiple pest surveillance initiatives.
• Stakeholder engagement abilities to build strong relationships with industry groups government bodies and local communities.
• Decision-making autonomy within the Departments guidelines with experience representing NSW interests on national state and project committees and working groups concerning plant biosecurity.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in agriculture plant science entomology ecology or other area relevant to plant biosecurity
• Current NSW Drivers Licence with the ability and willingness to travel.

To hear more about this role contact Louise Rossiter Manager Plant Pest & Disease Surveillance onor via

Alternatively you can view the fullRole Description - PO Grade 5 - Leader Plant Pest Surveillance - BFS

Ready to make a difference Apply now and lead the charge in plant pest surveillance!

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: Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 11:55pm

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.

What to Expect Next

After applying:

• Youllreceive a confirmation email
• Wellreview all applications once the ad closes
• If shortlisted you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video)
• Further assessments will follow ( skillstest psychometrictest)
• Reference checks will be completed for final candidates
• The preferred candidate for this role maybe requiredto undergo reference checks a national police check bankruptcy check healthassessmentand/or other assessments asrequired.

Additional Information

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

This is an internal EOI opportunity.To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalentor higher grade than this advertised vacancy 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.

DiversityEquityand Inclusion

At DPIRD we are committed to fostering a diverseequitableand inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including but not limited to gender age ethnicity cultural heritage disabilityreligionand sexual orientation.

DPIRD is a proudDisability Confident RecruiterFamily Inclusive EmployerandCarer Friendly Employer

We also understand that work is just one part of life. Our Family Inclusive Employer and Carers Employers Accreditations reflect our commitment to supporting employees to balance work and family responsibilities.