Team Leader Weed Responses and Programs

• Ongoing full-time role
• Location Orange (preferred) Dubbo Albury or other locations by negotiation
• Professional Officer Grade 5 offeringanattractive salaryranging from $149739to $152730 super leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful welcoming and flexible a workplace where our people feel supported valued and part of our collective success.

About the Role

As Team Leader Weed Responses and Programs you will manage a team of State Priority Weed Coordinators regulatory officers and other staff who are located across NSW overseeing the implementation of statewide weed policy rapid response programs and the NSW Weeds Action Program. You will work closely with Local Government Local Land Services industry and the Invasive Species Biosecurity Unit to ensure high-quality sustainable weed management outcomes across the state.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the NSW Biosecurity Act for weed management through strong collaborative partnerships with Local Government Local Land Services and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate planning preparedness emergency responses state-wide and cross-border taskforce groups and reporting for all state priority weed projects.
• Manage and lead emergency responses to new weed incursions.
• Provide expert timely advice on weed management including responses to ministerial and executive brief requests.
• Supervise inspire and provide strategic direction to a team of regionally based officers and support staff.
• Oversee grant allocation project implementation and reporting for NSW Weeds Action Program projects.
• Manage the Weeds Information Database reviewing risk assessments and biosecurity information system records.

Key Challenges:

• Address the increasing trend of state priority weed incursions linked to human and trade movements.
• Manage existing and new state priority weed incursions across NSW while coordinating with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners universities and government in a changing environment.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelors degree in Science Agricultural Science Natural Resources or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proven experience in weed management biosecurity or environmental programs.

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in protecting NSWs biodiversity agricultural productivity and natural landscapes. You will work with a passionate high-performing team influence statewide biosecurity strategies and lead innovative responses to emerging weed threats.

Apply Now to take the lead in shaping the future of weed management across NSW.

Applying for the role

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

For more information about the role please click here to view the Role Description.

Additionally if you would like to hear more about this role please contact Pete Turner Manager Weeds Biosecurity Agriculture and Biosecurity via or on.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 22 February 2026

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 psychometricassessment)
• Reference checks will be completed for final candidates

Additional Information

• The preferred candidate for this role maybe requiredto undergo reference checks a national police check bankruptcy check healthassessmentand/or other assessments asrequired.
• A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.

About us together we are DPIRD

The New South WalesDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development(DPIRD) protectssupportsand develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture forestry fishing and mining industries and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils minerals waterways and oceansvegetationand forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW. Withnearly 5000employees and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW we are embedded in the regions we serve.

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.