Job Description
Temporary full time (until June 2026)
Negotiable location within Central Tablelands region
Salary starting from $+3,2+5pa + super
Work with your community, for your community!
About the Role
As the Assistant Project Officer you will be working within the Delivery Support Team supporting local area Biosecurity teams to deliver the Central Tablelands Feral Pig Program.
Provide project and administrative support, including monitoring and reporting on project plans, milestones and deliverables, to ensure time, cost and quality indicators are in line with approved project plans
Assist the project team to complete tasks and implement project plans, including collating documents and records regarding relevant issues to ensure projects comply with agreed project methodologies and that agreed outcomes are achieved
Coordinate and manage records and databases, complying with administrative systems, processes and policies, to ensure that all information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible
Collate information and assist in the drafting of correspondence and Ministerial responses
Communicate with relevant stakeholders to provide updates regarding project status and implementation issues
We’re looking for people to join the team – who are passionate about rural land management and pest biosecurity. People who are keen to make a difference by working with landholders to deliver land management outcomes.
About You
To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have:
Previous experience engaging and forming strong relationships with landholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Current NSW Drivers Licence
A positive and solution-focused attitude, you’ll be able to think creatively and solve complex problems for both yourself and others as they arise
The ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
Previous project management experience
A genuine interest in pest biosecurity
Willingness to work across functional teams when needed in order to service the local region
Previous experience and/or qualifications in Land Management and/or Pest Biosecurity
Want to know more? Just contact Vivien Howard A/Team Leader Invasive Species & Plant Health on 043+ 387 603 or vivien.howard@lls.nsw.gov.au. The role description can also be viewed here - role description
Applying for the Role
To apply, please attach a copy of your CV (maximum five pages) along with a one page cover letter describing how your experience relates to the role.
Applications close: Monday +th September 2026 @ 11.55pm AEST
Recruitment Adjustments
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 talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.
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.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development 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, 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 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.
Negotiable location within Central Tablelands region
Salary starting from $+3,2+5pa + super
Work with your community, for your community!
About the Role
As the Assistant Project Officer you will be working within the Delivery Support Team supporting local area Biosecurity teams to deliver the Central Tablelands Feral Pig Program.
Provide project and administrative support, including monitoring and reporting on project plans, milestones and deliverables, to ensure time, cost and quality indicators are in line with approved project plans
Assist the project team to complete tasks and implement project plans, including collating documents and records regarding relevant issues to ensure projects comply with agreed project methodologies and that agreed outcomes are achieved
Coordinate and manage records and databases, complying with administrative systems, processes and policies, to ensure that all information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible
Collate information and assist in the drafting of correspondence and Ministerial responses
Communicate with relevant stakeholders to provide updates regarding project status and implementation issues
We’re looking for people to join the team – who are passionate about rural land management and pest biosecurity. People who are keen to make a difference by working with landholders to deliver land management outcomes.
About You
To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have:
Previous experience engaging and forming strong relationships with landholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Current NSW Drivers Licence
A positive and solution-focused attitude, you’ll be able to think creatively and solve complex problems for both yourself and others as they arise
The ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
Previous project management experience
A genuine interest in pest biosecurity
Willingness to work across functional teams when needed in order to service the local region
Previous experience and/or qualifications in Land Management and/or Pest Biosecurity
Want to know more? Just contact Vivien Howard A/Team Leader Invasive Species & Plant Health on 043+ 387 603 or vivien.howard@lls.nsw.gov.au. The role description can also be viewed here - role description
Applying for the Role
To apply, please attach a copy of your CV (maximum five pages) along with a one page cover letter describing how your experience relates to the role.
Applications close: Monday +th September 2026 @ 11.55pm AEST
Recruitment Adjustments
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 talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.
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.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development 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, 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 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.
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
