Biosecurity Officer

Ongoing full time role Location – Gunnedah preferred, Tamworth/Narrabri may be considered Salary range from $84,659 to $92,701 + super & leave loading

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 As a Biosecurity Officer with North West Local Land Services, you'll play a key role in supporting landholders to manage biosecurity in the region. You'll work on field activities, compliance with regulations, helping protect the agricultural landscape and natural ecosystems. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders, support emergency response efforts, and ensure programs meet national biosecurity standards.

• Conduct field and regulatory activities for disease management.
• Ensure compliance with biosecurity legislation and regulations.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders on biosecurity initiatives.
• Support surveillance, investigation, and emergency response efforts.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to program evaluation.

Key challenges:

• Engaging diverse stakeholders while applying regulations.
• Balancing planned activities with immediate biosecurity needs.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on biosecurity and agricultural sustainability in our region!

About You This is a role for someone who loves being in the field and working with people and animals, and to be successful you’ll need to have a current NSW Class C Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel (including overnight stays) as required. Ideally, you’ll have some or all of the following now, however, if not you’ll need to have the ability and willingness to obtain these as part of your employment in the role:

• The ability to undertake Biosecurity Officer accreditation including a Certificate IV in Government Investigations.
• The ability to hold and maintain Authorised Officer status under the Biosecurity Act.
• Appropriate pesticide application qualifications (minimum AQF3 level).
• The capacity to hold an NSW firearms licence or equivalent, as well as obtain the Statement of Attainment - Use firearms to humanely destroy animals (AQF AHCVPT203A or AHCPMG304) and be appointed as an Authorised Officer under the Biosecurity Act.
• Current NSW Class C Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel.

For more information please contact Robert Mckinnon on 0428 667 920 or email at bob.mckinnon@lls.nsw.gov.au.

Applying is Easy! To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (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.

What is the process? The process starts with you submitting your application. Once your application has been received, you will receive an email confirmation and further correspondence when the role advertisement closes. You might be asked to attend an interview (either via video, over the phone or face to face) or complete a written or other assessment task.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 21st June 2026

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. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed 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 the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve. 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.