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Form of work Ongoing Full Time
Located at Bega (or Moruya considered)
Salary starting from $101,947.00 pa + super
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 reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or text the contact for this role.
About Local Land Services
Local Land Services (LLS) 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.
Our team is?there when it matters, on the ground helping landholders with knowledge, networks and local experience.
About the role
South East Local Land Services are keen to hear from highly skilled Agricultural Advisors interested in working from Bega or Moruya. You will deliver Agricultural extension services and support landholders / industry / community groups to manage various agricultural projects across the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla (Far South Coast). The main industries supported are beef, dairy, mixed farming and aquaculture. The role will facilitate a partnership / collaborative approach to drive enhanced knowledge and adoption of best practice sustainable agricultural management.
Why is this the job for you?
We offer great working conditions (including flexible work practices).
You’ll become a part of a friendly rural community, as well as part of an amazing, experienced, professional & friendly team.
Build expertise in Agricultural extension services with landholders / industry / community groups.
Deliver diverse and meaningful agricultural projects across the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla (Far South Coast).
Develop skills in areas such as podcasts, videos, conducting webinars and running workshops.
About You:Our ideal candidate will have:
Strong knowledge of contemporary and emerging trends and issues in agriculture across a diverse range of sectors.
Experience in delivery of extension and / or training programs, specifically related to agriculture or land management.
External relationship management, including partners, stakeholders, funding bodies, landholders and other interest groups.
Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
Advanced project management skills.
Relevant degree in Agriculture, Sustainable Land Management or relevant experience.
Current valid NSW Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel.
You’ll form part of a varied and dynamic regionally dispersed team and provide agricultural advice to a diverse range of South East landholders, from smallholders, newcomers to farming and long-term, multi-generational commercial farmers (predominantly beef and dairy). You will also design and implement a comprehensive extension program across a broad range of agricultural fields in partnership with other stakeholders such as Landcare, Farmers’ Networks and DPI.
Please note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake a functional health assessment as part of their pre-employment conditions before an offer on employment can be made.
Want more information? Please contact Leanna Moerkerken, A/Local Manager, Far South Coast on 0427 291 798 or via email at leanna.moerkerken@lls.nsw.gov.au . You can also download the Role Description.
How to apply?
If this role sounds ideal to you, submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match what we are looking for. We will then get back in touch after the closing date.
Applications through email will not be accepted.
Closing Date: Thursday 13 April 2023 at 11:55pm AEST
Additional Information:
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 eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
