At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead biosecurity projects and manage invasive species to protect our environment.
- Company: Join the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team culture, and meaningful fieldwork.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in regional communities and natural resource management.
- Qualifications: Experience in biosecurity and strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 102936 - 113579 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity for a biosecurity professional to take a leading role in managing invasive species projects, supporting compliance activities and working closely with landholders, government agencies and industry stakeholders to deliver impactful biosecurity outcomes.
About the Role
As a Senior Biosecurity Officer, you will deliver and coordinate a range of animal and plant biosecurity programs, compliance activities and emergency management functions that support regional and state biosecurity priorities. You'll work across a diverse landscape, helping prevent, detect and respond to biosecurity threats while building the capability of stakeholders and team members alike.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of invasive species and biosecurity projects across the region.
- Managing surveillance, monitoring and investigation activities to identify and respond to emerging biosecurity threats.
- Facilitating regional pest animal groups throughout southern Greater Sydney to support coordinated pest management outcomes.
- Providing mentoring, guidance and leadership to junior members of the Invasive Species Team.
- Managing funded invasive species projects, including feral deer control and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) programs.
- Undertaking contractor management and auditing activities to ensure quality project delivery.
- Supporting compliance programs, including firearms inspections, maintenance and associated monitoring activities.
- Building strong relationships with landholders, community groups, industry, local government and government partners.
- Supporting emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities across the region.
About You
You're an experienced biosecurity professional who enjoys leading projects, mentoring others and working collaboratively with landholders, industry and government stakeholders to address complex biosecurity challenges. You bring strong operational experience, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering practical outcomes for communities and the environment. You actively contribute to a positive workplace culture by supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative, respectful and inclusive team environment.
You will bring:
- Experience delivering biosecurity, invasive species, agricultural, environmental or natural resource management programs.
- A positive and collaborative approach that strengthens team dynamics, supports colleagues and contributes to a respectful, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience coaching, mentoring or leading staff and contractors.
- Knowledge of compliance, legislative and operational requirements relevant to biosecurity management.
- Experience coordinating invasive species projects, facilitating stakeholder groups and driving project outcomes.
- A customer-focused, collaborative approach and the ability to work across a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Appropriate qualifications relevant to pesticide application.
- Certificate IV in Government Investigations, or the ability to obtain.
- Capacity to hold a firearms licence and relevant firearm competency qualifications.
- A current NSW Class C Driver Licence and willingness to travel.
Why Join Us?
At Local Land Services, you'll be part of a regionally based organisation committed to supporting landholders, protecting natural resources and strengthening regional communities. You'll work with a collaborative team, enjoy meaningful field-based work and contribute directly to biosecurity outcomes across NSW. Protect our industries. Support our communities. Make a difference in regional NSW.
To apply, please submit an updated CV (approx. 3 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience through the application portal. Applications close: 11:55pm Wednesday, 9th September 2026.
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, Equity and Inclusion
At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
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