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
- Coordinates management of and activities involving the more than 360 TSRs across Central Tablelands
About the Role
Central Tablelands Local Land Services is looking for a Travelling Stock Reserves Coordinator (SLSO) 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 Manager Biosecurity and Emergency Services
Main responsibilities:
- Lead the Central Tablelands LLS in TSR management being responsible for project management contract development and budget oversight including phasing and project reporting
- Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate and deliver relevant activities
- Assessment and issuing of grazing permits
- Management of maintenance/establishment of infrastructure
- Coordination of pest animal and weed control
- Liaising with other government agencies regarding use of TSRs
- Managing and reporting on a budget to coordinate and oversee the planning and delivery of procurement and service delivery.
- Records management
- Oversee monitoring and compliance interpreting legislative instruments to guide decisions
- Respond to Ministerial requests for information/responses to stakeholder correspondence
Key challenges:
- Collaborating with stakeholders to apply legislation and policies across diverse parcels of land
- Balancing complex and fast-moving responsibilities where urgent issues may take priority
- Working in a highly visible space amidst evolving industry and community expectations
About You
This is a role for someone who loves project management working with people and being out in the field. To be successful youll need to have:
- A sound knowledge of travelling stock reserve management and compliance as it relates to the relevant legislation
- An understanding of biosecurity issues particularly as it relates to pest animal and plant management
- The ability to make decisions in challenging scenarios managing industry and community expectations whilst operating in accordance with legislation
- A Certificate IV in Government Investigations or the ability and willingness to successfully complete it
- The ability to be appointed as an Authorised Officer under the LLS Act and the Biosecurity Actand the demonstrated ability to understand interpret and apply legislation and regulations.
- 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.
Recruitment Adjustments
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