• Permeant/ongoing opportunity
• The role can be located at Inverell, Glen Innes, Armidale or Tenterfield
• Aboriginal identified role
• Salary range - $94,782 - $104,918 + super and leave loading

About the role
A fantastic opportunity to work in close partnership with LLS Regions, NSW and Commonwealth Government agencies and other stakeholders to provide support for the development and delivery of innovative policies, programs, plans and procedures. These initiatives support capacity building and program opportunities for Aboriginal people across all LLS business areas including but not limited to, NRM, Agriculture, Biosecurity, Emergency Management and Travelling Stock Reserves. Some of the high-level priorities this role we take carriage of are below:

If you want to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sally Croker, Team Leader Strategic Services on 0427 960 788 or click here to view the role description.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualification in agricultural, environmental, natural resource management, biosecurity and emergency management and/or an equivalent level of industry knowledge and experience
• Strong communication skills along with an ability to develop and promote partnerships between Aboriginal people and Local Land Services that deliver improvements in natural resource condition and promote sustainable agriculture. 
• Skills and ability to use a range of computer software including word processing, databases and spreadsheets
• Willingness to support emergency management, planning and compliance activities delivered by the Strategic Services Team.
• Current valid NSW Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel
• Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community as such. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Antidiscrimination Act 1997.

About us
Local Land Services is helping secure the future of agriculture and the environment for New South Wales communities.  Our programs and partnerships grow farm productivity and healthy environments and we play a vital role in helping to protect against pests, diseases and environmental threats. We connect our customers with the best services, advice and networks.

Our team is there when it matters, on the ground helping landholders with knowledge, networks and local experience. 

Applying for the role
If you wish to apply for the role, please attach a copy of your resume (maximum five pages) along with a one page cover letter describing how your experience relates to the role.

Applications close on Sunday 10 March 2019 at 11.55 pm

As a requirement of the role, you may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and/or police checks with the Department of Industry. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next twelve months.

The Department of Industry is committed to ensuring the sector reflects the NSW community it serves. We promote a flexible and inclusive workplace where staff have access to opportunities and resources at all levels, enabling our team to drive innovation, productivity and the delivery of high-quality services. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background or disability.