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Form of work
Salary- Temporary full time (up to 18 months)
- Located within Central West LLS region (Dubbo, Coonamble, Coonabarabran, Gilgandra, Forbes, Nyngan, Condobolin or Grenfell)
- Salary starting from $106,025pa + super
- Have an exceptional career where you live!
Central West Local Land Services (CWLLS) has a fantastic opportunity available to join the Agriculture Advisory services team. This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about stakeholder engagement and facilitating partnerships with farmers, industry and community groups to deliver sustainable agriculture and livestock production outcomes.
About the role
In this role you will be:
- Working directly with producer and industry to identify and develop key priorities for extension and adoption within the livestock sector of Central West region and broadly across the industry
- Developing and delivering project activities that directly address key drivers and barriers to sustainable agricultural production and profitability, natural resource management and preparing for and minimising impacts of exotic and endemic pest threats, natural disasters and emergencies
- Providing technical advice and assistance to the livestock industry and producers to increase adoption of best practice management
- Supporting effective planning processes within Local Land Services and with producers and land managers to prepare for and respond to natural disasters and emergencies
- Utilising adult learning principles to effectively develop and deliver targeted education and training activities
- Creating collaborative networks and producer groups for effective delivery of projects and programs for the mixed farming sector and livestock industry within Central West NSW.
For more information on this role, you can download the role description.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Practical experience in sustainable agriculture with a focus on livestock production and farming systems.
- Strong communication skills and an open and inquisitive approach to sustainable agriculture
- Experience in group facilitation, working effectively with differing communication styles and engaging with varying stakeholder groups
- A current NSW driver licence combined with the willingness and ability to travel across NSW (including overnight stays) is also required.
Applying is Easy! All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.
Closing Date: Wednesday 10th April 2024 @ 11:55pm
Want more information? Just contact Neroli Brennan | Team Leader- Agricultural Services via 0428 692 *** or **************@lls.nsw.gov.au.
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to ***************@regional.nsw.gov.au and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion.
Why Work for Us?
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.
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 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, to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you.
We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed.
Additional Information
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.
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.
