At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sustainable management of Travelling Stock Reserves and support regional communities.
- Company: Join the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development in NSW.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Work autonomously across remote areas with a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on agriculture and land management in diverse landscapes.
- Qualifications: Experience in land management and strong stakeholder engagement skills required.
The predicted salary is between 98100 - 129492 $ per year.
Position location can be any Western LLS office in: Buronga, Broken Hill, Tibooburra, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Wilcannia, Hillston or Balranald. Salary ranges from $116,981.00 to $129,492.00 + super & leave loading.
Western Local Land Services is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Land Services Officer - Travelling Stock Reserves to join our team and show that “West is Best”! Local Land Services (LLS) is an Executive Agency within the Department of Regional NSW. 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, private native forestry and management of Travelling Stock Reserves (TSR).
About the Role
Western Local Land Services is seeking a capable and community-focused Senior Land Services Officer - Travelling Stock Reserves (TSR) to lead the sustainable management of Travelling Stock Reserves across one of the largest and most diverse regions in New South Wales. The role also supports the Western Regional Weed Committee. The role is central to supporting grazing enterprises and regional communities, balancing use with land condition, biodiversity values and legislative requirements. Working across large geographic areas, you will engage closely with landholders, councils and internal teams to ensure TSRs are managed responsibly and effectively.
About You
You are practical, adaptable and comfortable working independently across remote landscapes. You understand the realities of grazing systems and can communicate clearly and respectfully with a wide range of stakeholders. You value good land stewardship and can balance productivity with environmental and cultural considerations.
We are seeking someone with:
- Demonstrated experience in land management, agriculture, natural resource management or a related field
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with rural and remote landholders
- Attention to detail and excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and travel across the region
- Well-developed written and record-keeping skills
- Knowledge of Travelling Stock Reserve legislation, policy and operational frameworks
- Experience working in western or remote NSW environments
- Understanding of invasive species management, biosecurity or emergency response operations
- A degree in agricultural, environmental, natural resource management, biosecurity and emergency management and/or equivalent level of industry knowledge and experience
- Current NSW Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to undertake regular remote travel
- Ability and willingness to undertake a police check and medical clearance
Why join Western Local Land Services?
- Play a key role in supporting extensive grazing systems and regional communities
- Work in a unique landscape with a high degree of autonomy and variety
- Be part of a collaborative, values-driven organisation
- Access flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Land Services Officer. Applications close 11:55pm Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
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.
About us – together, we are DPIRD. The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies. Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.
The department brings together: Local Land Services, NSW Resources, Agriculture and Biosecurity, Fisheries and Forestry, Regional Development and Delivery. We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW. With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.
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