Senior Strategic Land Services Officer

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• Collaborate and partner with national, state and local stakeholders on strategic risks, issues and opportunities

• Work with key stakeholders in the development of key regional strategic plans (e.g. for weeds, pests, aboriginal engagement, primary production, natural resource management)

• Develop governance arrangements that support the delivery of key regional strategic priorities

• Coordinate the development and review of the North Coast Local Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plan

• Providing advice to and seek feedback from the region's Leadership Team and Board on strategic issues

• Facilitate and participate in LLS State and Regional strategy and planning networks and committees

• Contribute to developing innovative processes to guide and prioritise North Coast LLS service delivery

• Track record of leading development of strategies and plans

• Experience or skills in evaluating program plans

• Ability to translate and communicate internal documents to key stakeholders and the broader public Tertiary qualifications or relevant knowledge and experience in Business, Natural Resource Management or Agriculture

• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders including landholders, and industry representatives

• Excellent interpersonal skills relevant to communication, coordination and negotiation

• Ability to work cooperatively within a team, but also independently

• Excellent project management and writing skills, including reporting, budgeting, planning and meeting deadlines.

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.

With the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible - a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.