- Ongoing full-time role
- Located in the Western NSW LLS Region – Office locations include Broken Hill, Tibooburra, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Wilcannia, Buronga (bordering Mildura), Balranald & Wentworth
- Salary range commences at $113,343.00per annum + super and leave loading
- Flexible and hybrid (working from home) work arrangements offered
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. We encourage applications from people with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes differences in culture, gender, sexual orientation, language and disability status or other attributes. 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.
Local Land Services (LLS) is a state-wide organisation that is helping secure the future of agriculture and the environment for New South Wales communities. Our programs and partnerships grow farm productivity and healthy environments and we play a vital role in helping to protect against pests, diseases and environmental threats. We connect our customers with the best services, advice and networks.
The Western LLS region is the largest in NSW, covering approximately 314,500km2 or 40 per cent of the state. It is larger than Victoria and Tasmania combined with rainfall in the region being low and drought being a major part of the climatic cycle. The main land uses within the Western region are grazing, dryland agriculture, irrigated agriculture, mining, tourism and nature conservation.
What makes this role so great?
In this key role you will be leading the Partnerships team to deliver community engagement and consultation projects and activities across the breadth of Western LLS regional functions including Natural Resource Management, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management, Agricultural Production, Biosecurity, Emergency Management and Travelling Stock Reserves. We are looking for an individual who thrives on both engaging and empowering stakeholders and the community, initiating change and inspiring their team to action the outcomes outlined in the region’s strategic plan and regional strategies. You will also work towards developing and implementing policies and guidelines to ensure that decisions made, and activities undertaken comply with relevant legislation, Government, Corporate and LLS priorities.
This role will ensure team members are motivated and informed, so they are able to promote a positive and professional image of LLS to the local community. You will also be responsible for liaising with and influencing diverse external stakeholders and funding bodies and negotiating and facilitating stakeholder contributions towards the implementation and decision-making of strategic priorities and shared outcomes.
Our ideal candidate will have proven relevant experience in natural resource and cultural heritage management, stakeholder management, and community engagement. You will be a great communicator and thrive in a diverse team environment. You will have the ability to manage senior stakeholder and client relationships and maintain strong, supportive and collaborative connections across a team that is dispersed across the region. Your passion to lead and support your team members across the region will be your greatest asset.
To be successful in this role you’ll need;
- An understanding of the needs and issues facing land holders and stakeholders in achieving sustainable and healthy landscapes
- Experience in the coordination of engagement and consultation activities with community, business, and government stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in leading and supporting a diverse and geographically dispersed team
- Aboriginal community engagement experience – including the ability to build and maintain trust, an understanding of Aboriginal cultural protocols, Aboriginal community dynamics, and the management of sensitive information and relationships
- Proven experience in developing, coordinating, and delivering projects on time, on budget, to quality standards, and within the agreed scope
- A degree in agricultural, environmental, natural resource management, biosecurity and emergency management and/or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Current NSW Driver Licence and ability and willingness to travel
Want to know more? Just contact Silvana Keating, via 0427 661 264 or silvana.keating@lls.nsw.gov.au You can also download the role description.
Applying for the role
To apply, please attach a copy of your CV along with a cover letter describing how your experience makes you an ideal candidate for this position.
Applications close: Monday 10th October 2022 at 11:55pm
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.