* 38 hours per week
* Ongoing full time
* Location: Armidale, Tenterfield, Inverell, or Glen Innes
* Advisory & Technical Grade 8 | Salary from $149,739.00 plus super and leave loading
About the role
Northern Tablelands Local Land Services (LLS) have an opportunity within their leadership team for a motivated individual to make their mark. The Manager Agriculture Services will join the leadership team in driving an inclusive, collaborative culture across your direct team of staff and the broader Northern Tablelands LLS business to achieve success.
In this leadership role, you will support our people in ensuring high standards of communication, collaboration between teams, performance, program and project delivery, planning and budget management. You will lead a team providing services in Animal Biosecurity & Welfare, Sustainable Agriculture & Plant Biosecurity and Invasive Species management.
The role will support the implementation of the Local Strategic Plan, providing services to landholders across the Northern Tablelands.
We are looking for an individual who will have proven leadership and business skills and experience with the ability to influence across all levels of the business.
You will have detailed experience in managing people, programs and projects in the context of agriculture, environment and people of rural and regional NSW. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability inspire direction and purpose in the people you lead and manage.
About You
To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have the following:
* Degree in Agricultural, Environmental, Natural Resource Management, Business, Biosecurity and Emergency Management or related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience
* Current NSW Driver License and the ability and willingness to travel
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.
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 General Manager Northern Tablelands LLS – Paul Hutchings at or
Closing Date: 11:55pm Sunday, 11 January 2026
Please note that DPIRD will be closed during the period 25 December 2025 to 11 January 2025 (inclusive). Recruitment process will recommence in January 2026.
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 or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
Why work for Us?
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, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW 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. We're all about 'having a crack'.
Additional Information
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.
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.