Project Coordinator, Natural Resource Management/ Sustainable Agriculture

• Temporary Full Time up to June 2028
• Negotiable location: Penrith or Gosford
• LLS Grade 6 salary commencing from $106,025 p.a + super and leave loading

About us

Local Land Services (LLS) was established in January 2014 to provide quality, customer focused services to landholders and the community across New South Wales. This is an Executive Agency related to the cluster. 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 and private native forestry.

Greater Sydney LLS is a high performing, dynamic and supportive organisation that prides itself on its positive workplace culture. Our team is there when it matters, on the ground helping landholders with knowledge, networks and local experience.

About the role

As a Project Coordinator, Natural Resource Management/ Sustainable Agriculture, you will play a critical role in coordinating the delivery of Environmental Protection, Sustainable Agriculture, and Natural Resource Management Services for Greater Sydney LLS under the Australian Government’s Regional Delivery Partner Program. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the financial management of multiple projects.
• Coordinating and delivering contractual compliance, project design, stakeholder engagement, governance, and relationship management.
• Facilitating planning, reporting, and timely updates of project statuses.
• Collaborating with project management staff, the MERI Officer, and the Cultural Broker to support and enhance team efforts.
• Working closely with various LLS Business Units and contributing to state-wide working groups and communities of practice.

About You

You are a dynamic individual with robust experience in financial and project management. Your skills in relationship management and cross-functional liaison are top-notch, enabling effective coordination of regional delivery partner obligations under the Commonwealth Deed of Standing Offer for Environmental Protection, Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Services.

Key qualifications and skills include:

• Strong analytical and financial/data analysis capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and contract management expertise.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams.
• Demonstrated organisational and record keeping skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent industry knowledge and experience.
• Experience in NRM or agricultural project delivery (preferred).
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel.
• Preparedness to undergo police checks and medical clearance as required.

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our community and environment, ensuring the sustainability and prosperity of our region. If you are passionate about contributing to significant environmental goals and possess the necessary skills, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future of Greater Sydney’s landscapes.

Essential requirements

• Current NSW Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel
• Ability and willingness to undertake a police check and medical clearance

For more information on the position (including essential requirements), you can download the role description or contact Renee Winsor on 0458 322 *** or at ************@lls.nsw.gov.au

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: Tuesday 4 June 2024 at 11:55 pm

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in the community.

As part of our team, you will be able to:

• Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting-edge projects and research, career-defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy.
• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team.
• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW 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 ***************@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.

Additional Information:

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