Description:
Team Leader Agricultural Production
Are you passionate about leading impactful programs and driving positive change? Local Land Services is seeking an experienced leader to guide the development, management, and implementation of a variety of strategic programs and projects.
- Salary up to $138,510.00 per annum plus super
- Ongoing full-time role based in Deniliquin NSW
- Work with your community, for your community !
About Us
Local Land Services (LLS) is an Executive Agency within the Department of Regional NSW. It provides quality, customer-focused services to landholders and the community across New South Wales. This regionally based organisation brings together a wide range of service and advisory functions including agriculture, biosecurity, natural resource management, land management, biodiversity, emergency services, private native forestry and management of Travelling Stock Reserves (TSR).
We are committed to making a real difference within the local community, and we are seeking to find high achievers within our community to help us with our future expansions. You will be part of a highly respected team that values its employees and their input
About the role
We’re seeking an experienced leader to guide the development, management and implementation of strategic programs and projects for Murray Local Land Services. In this role, you’ll:
- Self-driven - operationally autonomous within LLS delegations and policies/procedures.
- Oversee high-impact projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with our core objectives.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholder one on one and in groups to codesign extension delivery models to suit region and industries
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and manage project budgets, coordinate resources, and foster strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Additionally, you will provide high-level advice to senior management and contribute to the continuous improvement of our project management methodologies.
- Self-driven operationally autonomous within LLS delegations and policies/procedures.
- Knowledge of Murray region ag systems and trends and future challenges
Why Join Us? Take on a pivotal role in shaping and implementing programs that support sustainable land management. You’ll have the opportunity to lead innovative projects, influence key decisions, and make a lasting impact on the environment and communities we serve.
Applying is Easy!
To apply, please submit a copy of your CV (approx. 4 pages) and a cover letter (approx. 2 pages) that tells us about your relevant skills and experience and how these make you an ideal candidate for this role.
Closing Date: Sunday 6th April 2025 @ 11:59pm
For more information you can reach out to Garry Armstrong on 0473809662, additionally here is a copy of the role description.
Additional Information:
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development 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.
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 talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.
About us: Together, we are DPIRD
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and 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 oceans, vegetation and forests.
The department brings together:
- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.
With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.
Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.