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Join Local Land Services and help secure the future of agriculture and the environment for NSW communities, whilst enjoying all the benefits that only a regional lifestyle can offer.

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A great place to work

We’re a ‘boots on the ground’ organisation that is making a real difference. Delivering quality customer service to the wider community in rural and regional NSW.

Our programs and partnerships grow farm productivity and healthy environments. We play a vital role in helping to protect against pests, diseases, and environment threats. We connect customers with the best services, advice, and networks.

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. 

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The benefits of working for LLS

Flexible working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. 

Family friendly

We are one of the NSW Government’s first accredited Family Friendly Workplaces and we are committed to improving work life wellbeing, inclusion and equity outcomes for families. Start late or finish early - we can help you achieve the delicate balance needed to thrive and not just survive. 

Diversity and inclusion

We promote a workplace where everyone can contribute and participate to their full potential. We are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. 

Kickstart your career

We offer a range of entry-level and graduate roles with pathway opportunities in a range of specialist areas of employment. These include the Aboriginal Ranger Program and Graduate Program providing on-the-job experience, mentoring and training. 

Career progression

We are committed to supporting your professional development. Our staff have access to training, growth opportunities and resources at all levels, enabling our team members to drive innovation, productivity and delivery of high-quality services. 

Work in your local region

With over 80 offices across 11 diverse regions, we live and work in all areas across NSW to improve and protect our communities, primary industries and environment. 

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LLS West is Best – For Family

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LLS West is Best – For Family

working here, living here that provides me with the lifestyle that I want

and that I want for my family and that, for me, is what’s most important

my name’s Charlie Whiteley

I’m a communications officer with Local Land Services based here in Dubbo

my role is office based

I can do it from anywhere in the state but, you know, I still choose to live in Dubbo

I still choose to work here in Dubbo

I work from the office but as needed I could work from home

I can temporarily work from other locations but Dubbo offers all the services

and the amenities you’d need it’s got great restaurants, pubs, cafes

you’re really spoiled for choice when you’re living here in Dubbo

it attracts major sporting events it attracts major cultural events

we’ve got an airport here that connects us with Sydney

connects us with Brisbane, with Melbourne a lot of other regional NSW centres, so

5 minutes you’re at the airport an hour later you’re in Sydney or Melbourne or Brisbane

but it’s small enough that you can still walk to parks, you can walk around town

you can ride your pushbike and get anywhere you need to be

you’re living in, and part of such a vibrant community

so my wife and I and my kids, we’re all zoo-friends

so we’re members there with an annual pass and we get to go there as often as we want

we go there, we walk around, we ride our pushbikes around

we look at all the different animals we breathe in the fresh air, we get to exercise

you know, its such a good place on our doorstep we couldn’t be happier living here

being in an organisation that is set up for people to work remotely or from home

gives you that much more value

gives your organisation that much more value

things like flexible working

paid parental leave that’s been something thats been hugely important for me and my family

and I think the importance of that has flowed into the community, and flowed into my work when I have returned to work

in your career if you want to progress they’ll support you there with training

if you want to put your career on hold for a while
and focus on your family or interests outside of work they’ll give you those opportunities as well

but it’s not just the organisation it’s the people that work for that organisation

they’re aware of what you’re up to outside of work they have an interest in what you’re up to outside of work

and that support really does get the best out of you in the workplace

benefiting your customers benefits the organisation

benefits Western NSW and I really think it is quite rare

a lot of organisations talk the talk but Local Land Services certainly walk the walk

so you put all of this together

what Local Land Services offers

what Dubbo offers what Western NSW offers for me that definition is work/life balance

that’s why I love working for Local Land Services

thats why I love living here in Dubbo NSW gives me the best of both worlds and I couldn’t be happier the work/life balance that is the best

Meet our people

For Charlie, Western NSW is the perfect place to raise his young family. It offers the perfect mix of an active or laid-back lifestyle, affordable property and housing and a true sense of community – making it the perfect place to call home.

A career with LLS offers excellent working conditions, competitive salaries, a flexible and supportive work culture and extensive development and promotion opportunities, allowing for better work life balance. 

Apply to join our Graduate Program

We're seeking university graduates with qualifications in agriculture, environmental science, or veterinary science to join our team as part of the 12-month Graduate Program.

Get on-the-job experience and immerse yourself in the frontline services we provide, supporting regional communities, landholders and the environment. 

Applications are open now and close on 15 September 2024. 

Find out more

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Roles at LLS

Explore just some of the unique career opportunities available with Local Land Services. 

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Agronomist

Our agriculture teams work with a diverse range of customers, industries, and partners to strengthen agriculture in NSW. Facilitating workshops and events, on-farm inspections, seasonal updates and advice, hosting in the paddock events, utilising the latest technology and innovation into property management – we do it all. 

 
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Biosecurity officer

Our biosecurity officers support land managers to fulfil responsibilities to manage pests, weeds, and diseases under Australian biosecurity legislation and run profitable and productive farming enterprise. 

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District vet

Our district vets are a crucial link in the animal biosecurity chain. They collect surveillance information, give expert biosecurity advice to livestock owners and industries, and provide a vital front-line resource in protecting against animal disease and pests.

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Emergency management

Play a crucial role in managing emergencies that affect the community, environment and economy of NSW. Help landholders prepare for natural disasters (such as flood and bushfire), and biosecurity events involving plants, animals and pest insects such as locust plagues.

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Finance analyst

Support the LLS management team to deliver annual priorities and business plans within budget. Work with Project Managers to ensure financial reports are carefully analysed and fully understood. 

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Forestry officer

Help farmers manage their native forests for timber production, biodiversity conservation and Aboriginal cultural values by including forestry as part of their farming business.

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Land management officer

Make a difference in rural communities by working with landholders to help improve sustainable land management practices and biodiversity conservation including weed and pest animal control, managing native vegetation and habitat restoration.

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NRM officer

Work with communities to better manage our water, land, soil, vegetation, biodiversity and cultural heritage. This includes managing travelling stock reserves and areas of significance to Aboriginal communities. 

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Project officer

Combine technical knowledge and project management skills to help LLS to deliver on-ground projects. Our project officers are essential to ensure effective collaboration and communication between stakeholders, including private and public land managers, First Nations communities, and government agencies.

Our values

Integrity
  • Consider people equally without prejudice or favour.  
  • Act professionally with honesty, consistency and impartiality.  
  • Take responsibility for situations, showing leadership and courage.  
  • Place the public interest over personal interest.   
Trust
  • Appreciate difference and welcome learning from others.  
  • Build relationships based on mutual respect.  
  • Uphold the law, institutions of government and democratic principles.  
  • Communicate intentions clearly and invite teamwork and collaboration.  
  • Provide apolitical and non-partisan advice.   
Service
  • Provide services fairly with a focus on customer needs.  
  • Be flexible, innovative and reliable in delivering services.  
  • Engage with the community and industry to develop and implement service solutions.  
  • Focus on quality while maximising service delivery.   
Accountability
  • Recruit and promote employees on merit.  
  • Take responsibility for decisions and actions.  
  • Provide transparency to enable public scrutiny.  
  • Observe standards for safety.  
  • Be fiscally responsible and focus on efficient, effective and prudent use of resources.  

Contact us

All our job advertisements include a contact person for enquiries. You are encouraged to contact this person to find out more about the role and the team, and for us to learn a little more about you. 

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