Executive Support Officer in Penrith

Ongoing Full Time

Location: Penrith

Salary range $102,936 - $113,579pa + super and leave loading

Flexible working arrangements offered

Make an Impact Behind the Scenes

Are you an experienced Executive Support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being at the centre of executive operations? Local Land Services is seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Support Officer to provide high-level support to the General Manager and Local Chair of Greater Sydney Local Land Services. This is a pivotal role where your ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate complex activities, and exercise sound judgement will directly contribute to organisational success. No two days are the same. You'll be coordinating executive schedules, supporting governance processes, preparing high-quality documentation, and ensuring our senior leaders can focus on delivering outcomes for our customers, communities and environment.

What We Offer:

• Ongoing full-time opportunity.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Attractive salary package plus superannuation and leave loading.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
• The chance to contribute to the sustainable management of land, water and natural resources across New South Wales.

About Us

Local Land Services delivers advice, support and services to farmers, landholders and communities across New South Wales. We work to strengthen agriculture, protect biosecurity, improve natural resource management outcomes and build resilient communities. At Greater Sydney Local Land Services, we value collaboration, innovation and customer service excellence. Our people are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

About the Role

As the Executive Support Officer, you will be responsible for delivering high-level executive and administrative support to the General Manager and Local Chair. You will act as a trusted advisor and coordination point, ensuring executive priorities are managed effectively and business operations run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex calendars, meetings, travel arrangements and competing priorities on behalf of the General Manager and Local Chair.
• Coordinate and support board meetings, executive forums and governance activities, including agenda preparation, minute taking and action tracking.
• Prepare high-quality correspondence, reports, briefing notes, presentations and other executive documentation.
• Assess, prioritise and respond to executive requests while exercising sound judgement and discretion.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and act as a professional first point of contact.
• Maintain confidential records and information with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
• Coordinate workflows and administrative processes to ensure timely delivery of business outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and ways of working.

About You

You are a highly organised professional who can anticipate needs, solve problems and maintain composure in a dynamic environment. You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives in a complex organisation.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing executive correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Experience supporting meetings, committees or governance functions, including agenda preparation and minute taking.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and confidence working with business systems and records management processes.

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a critical part in enabling executive leadership to operate effectively. Your ability to anticipate issues, coordinate priorities and provide seamless executive support will help drive outcomes for our people, customers and communities across Greater Sydney.

Essential Requirements:

• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence

If you are passionate about maintaining an understanding of LLS personnel and activities, to deliver an effective support service, then we want to hear from you.

How to Apply

If this role sounds ideal to you, please apply via our online portal by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match what we are looking for. Applications through email will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026 at 11:55 pm

For further information about this opportunity please contact Kylie MacRae on 0438 689 847 or via kylie.macrae@lls.nsw.gov.au.

Recruitment Adjustments

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.

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.

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.

Additional Information

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