Local Land Services graduate program

Local Land Services is the premier NSW Government organisation for delivering agriculture extension, advisory and capacity building services. Our agricultural services extend across NSW and provide significant value to landholders, industry, local communities and the economy.

At Local Land Services, we provide extension and advisory services that assist producers improve management strategies, practices, decision making, innovation and the adoption of new technologies. These services focus on increasing the productivity of livestock, cropping and horticulture enterprises. We help landholders prepare, manage and recover from major events such as drought, fire and floods and support landholders improve their farms natural assets. From agronomists to livestock officers, 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. We are a trusted source of independent information and are well respected by our customers for our collaborative approach and problem-solving attitudes.

• This is a great introduction for graduates to get involved in delivering front line services to farmers, landcare groups and community.

• You’ll have the opportunity to work across various LLS functional areas where required including; agriculture, environment, biosecurity and emergency management.

• Internal support and mentoring are on tap, with collaboration and cooperation across all functional areas encouraged. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive and experienced team of veterinarians and biosecurity officers who undertake work in the fields of prevention, preparedness, detection and response activities for animal biosecurity and animal welfare. You’ll be joining a “boots on the ground” organisation that is making a real difference, delivering quality customer service to farmers, landholders and the wider community in regional NSW.

Our district veterinarians diagnose and manage disease in livestock (such as sheep, cattle, pigs, goats and poultry) by doing on-farm investigations and providing advice or implementing legislation. We gather information which allows us to tailor advice on priority diseases across the region and work closely with private vets who treat animals and contribute to disease surveillance. We work closely with NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and are always on the lookout for emergency, exotic, or notifiable diseases.

• This is a great introduction for graduates who are interested in production animals.

• You get involved in herd and flock disease investigation and management in a supportive environment.

• Extensive on-the-job training as well as an opportunity to attend our annual district vet conference, which provides networking & learning opportunities.

• Professional development in any production species is encouraged (e.g. vet public health, epidemiology or nutrition). 

Our Natural Resource Management (NRM) team coordinates a range of natural resource management projects focusing on sustainable agriculture, threatened species, biodiversity, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and habitat recovery projects and works across the organisation to deliver key support to our customers and community.

Our NRM services are instrumental in changing the norms around productive agriculture and sustainable land use. As we enter a more carbon-constrained and rapidly-changing decade, we are reshaping these services to meet opportunities and challenges through new environmental markets, increasing community expectations for natural resource stewardship, and emerging models for valuing natural capital. 

Local Land Services recognises the role of Aboriginal land management practices in contemporary natural resource management. We support land managers and natural landscapes to be prepared for ongoing climate change impacts, and to engage with emerging applications of behavioural sciences to assist land management practice change.

• As a graduate with our NRM team, you will get to work with farmers and communities to better manage our water, land, soil, vegetation, biodiversity and cultural heritage.

• You’ll have the opportunity to work on a range of engagement and project related activities such as sustainable agriculture, threatened species, riparian health, native vegetation restoration, grazing management and cultural burning.

• You’ll support our team with planning, landholder and community liaison and implementation of project activities, including on-ground monitoring and cultural due diligence checks.