• 38 hours per week
• Ongoing full time
• Location: Northern Tablelands LLS, location negotiable
• Advisory & Technical Grade 7| Salary from $129,464.00 plus super and leave loading

About the role

The Team Leader, Travelling Stock Reserves (TSR), manages a keen and committed team to oversee public land for the benefit of the Northern Tablelands community. The Team Leader develops and delivers agricultural productivity, natural resource management, cultural and stakeholder programs. They are a key member of the Northern Tablelands LLS leadership team, contribute to strategic planning, manage TSR operations, assist with biosecurity projects, support in emergencies, and much more.   

We are looking for an individual who can:

• Lead, motivate and inspire the Travelling Stock Reserves team to deliver on ground outcomes
• Develop and implement policies and guidelines to ensure that decisions and activities comply with relevant legislation, Government, Corporate and LLS priorities.
• Ensure that on ground and planning outcomes are consistent with agreed priorities, plans, standards.
• Engage with and maintain stakeholder involvement in LLS activities and share information.
• Encourage and inform a partnership approach to improve change in local management of natural resources and agricultural productivity.
• Coordinate and influence teams to work together with a range of external and internal stakeholders to achieve natural resource management and agricultural outcomes.
• Balance and manage a range of competing and conflicting priorities in a politically sensitive environment.
• Assist with biosecurity projects and support emergency management and natural disaster responses.
• Ensure that the impacts of environmental, social and economic issues are considered and reflected in project outcome decisions.

About You

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have the following:

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• Proven leadership skills
• The ability to encourage and promote your team whilst being able to critically review program effectiveness and implement problem solving and innovation processes
• Be an effective communicator with the ability to engage and develop your team members, and to engage with a variety of stakeholders
• The ability to manage projects and contracts and negotiate, facilitate, problem-solve and moderate in a variable and fast-moving environment.
• Finance/budget/forecasting skills  

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.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact name, role title, email and phone number  

Closing Date: 11:55pm Sunday, 26 October 2025

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, or psychometric assessment.

Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages. 

The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a police check, health assessment, and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process. 

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 above for a confidential discussion.

Additional Information
Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.