• Ongoing full-time position
• Location – Scone
• LLS Grade 6 - salary starting from $113,547pa + super
• Create a legacy using your specialist skills

ABOUT US

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.
The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.
We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role delivers front line riparian advisory, technical and extension services to farmers, community and industries within Hunter LLS that help them manage our landscapes to be healthy and productive. You will also apply riverine expertise to develop and implement onground river rehabilitation projects that address complex riparian land management issues by improving riparian vegetation and river health and resilience.
To be successful in this role you will have expertise and genuine interest in river rehabilitation and experience in delivering extension services that engage rural landholders and industries in riparian practice change. This role will work in the upper Hunter district.

APPLYING FOR THE ROLE

Apply online by submitting a current resume (max 3 pages) and brief cover letter (max 2 page) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ROLE DESCRIPTION

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Glenn Lyons, Team Leader HCC on 0428 684 924 or via email at glenn.lyons@lls.nsw.gov.au.
Closing date: 11:55pm Sunday 14 September 2025