Ongoing full-time opportunity. Salary range: $150,000 to $170,000 plus super. Office located in Penrith or Gosford, with hybrid working supported. Drive critical biosecurity and emergency services outcomes across Greater Sydney Local Land Services. About the role As Manager, Biosecurity & Emergency Services, you’ll work closely with the General Manager to lead a team of invasive species, animal biosecurity and emergency response experts in the Greater Sydney Local Land Services region. Your team are passionate and highly experienced and provide invaluable services and advice to our landholders and communities. Your role will be to support and guide your team to effectively build and manage service delivery initiatives, including performance against financial and delivery KPIs. As a key member of the Greater Sydney Leadership Team, you’ll provide high-level advice and briefings on complex and emerging issues to support sound decision-making. You’ll also lead emergency preparedness across the region, including risk assessments and response planning, oversee audit and risk management activities, represent Local Land Services on emergency management committees, and work closely with landholders, industry, community and government to strengthen partnerships and support coordinated responses. A healthy culture is a high priority for Greater Sydney and fundamental to this position. You will: Lead and develop a capable, collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of biosecurity and emergency services programs. Drive emergency preparedness, risk assessment and response planning across the region. Provide strategic advice, analysis and briefings on complex issues, risks and priorities. Oversee audit, risk management, reporting, budgets and service delivery performance. Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders and represent Local Land Services on relevant committees. This role will suit a capable and collaborative leader who can foster trust, build team culture and capability and navigate complexity to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities, industry and stakeholders. To be successful in this role you’ll ideally bring: Proven experience leading teams and creating a positive, high-performing workplace culture. Strong people leadership skills, including the ability to coach, support and develop capability in others. Experience delivering programs or services in biosecurity, primary industries, emergency management, natural resources, compliance, or another related field. Sound judgement, strategic thinking and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and changing environment. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across community, industry and government. Experience managing operational delivery, budgets, reporting and performance outcomes. A practical, collaborative and customer-focused approach, with a strong commitment to public value and regional communities. Essential requirements Tertiary qualifications in a discipline relevant to the management of biosecurity and/or equivalent experience in leadership and management of services in a primary industries or emergency management sector. Well-developed understanding of the impact of biosecurity threats on communities, agriculture and environment including current approaches to biosecurity management and animal welfare and ability to deliver outcomes through strategic and operational planning. Strong people leader skills that foster excellent team dynamics with the ability to innovative, problem solve and be agile in a quickly changing work environment. Current drivers licence and willingness to travel. Why Join Local Land Services ? At Local Land Services, we work closely with landholders, communities and partners to support productive agriculture, healthy landscapes and strong regional communities. Our people are connected to the regions they serve and take pride in delivering trusted, local services that make a real difference. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead an experienced and committed team, contribute to meaningful regional outcomes, and help shape a strong culture across Greater Sydney Local Land Services. You’ll enjoy: Meaningful leadership work with direct impact on communities, landscapes and industries. A senior regional role with a balance of strategic influence and operational leadership. A supportive and flexible workplace with work-from-home options available up to 2 days per week. Opportunities for career development across LLS and the broader NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Access to generous leave entitlements and health and wellbeing programs. Applying is Easy: To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (approx. 3 pages) and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) that tells us about your relevant skills and experience and how these make you an ideal candidate for this role. What’s the process? The process starts with you submitting your application. Once your application has been received, you will receive an email confirmation and further correspondence when the role advertisement closes. You might be asked to attend an interview (either via video, over the phone or face to face) or complete a written or other assessment task. Applications close: Friday, 27th March at 11:55pm For more information, please download the role description or contact Sharon Elliott, General Manager, on 0408 021 297 or via email at Sharon.Elliott@lls.nsw.gov.au. Visit the role description for more information. 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 for a confidential discussion. 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. 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. 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. Additional Information The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or 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.