EOI Senior Land Services Officer NHT

• Maternity leave opportunity - temporary full time (27th July 2026 to 23rd of July 2027)
• Located in Coffs Harbour Kempsey or Grafton
• Advisory & Technical 38hrs Grade 6 Salary starting from $113574pa super and leave loading
• See the impact on your community!

About the Role

As the Senior Land Services Officer you will be responsible for delivering the Bellinger River Snapping Turtle and Lord Howe Island Projects.

This role delivers two high profile NRM and threatened species projects. Responsibilities include managing the client and reporting project strategy and adaptation financial management conducting site assessments community and stakeholder engagement project communications and contractor management.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience and skills to execute project delivery manage budgets risks and reporting
• client management skills and experience
• a working knowledge of natural resource management at a site and catchment scale to protect threatened fauna waterways and native vegetation
• the ability to work with our customers providing extension services and project planning
• experience in developing and running workshops and meetings
• excellent communication skills to execute project communications and create positive stakeholder relationships
• the ability to work collaboratively in a team and autonomously where required
• the willingness to undertake emergency management training and work.

Youll be self-motivated have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to build and maintain trust with the varied people youll be working with to deliver on-ground programs and projects.

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.

EOI closing date: Sunday 24th May2026 @ 11:59pm

This is an internal EOI opportunity open to DPIRD / LLS staff only.

For further information about this opportunity please contact Simon Abbott Team Lead (Natural Assets Protection) onor via . You can also download therole description.

Recruitment Adjustments

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Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

Additional Information

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check health assessment and/or other assessments as required.