Manager Biosecurity & Emergency Services

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW – Sydney CBD NSW

- Salary range: $154,231 to $178,369 plus super(A&T; Grade 8 - 38hrs).
- 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 partner with the General Manager to lead regional biosecurity programs and emergency management functions across Animal Biosecurity and Welfare, Invasive Species and Plant Health. You'll drive strategic outcomes, build team capability and ensure services align with organisational priorities and community needs.

As a key member of the Greater Sydney Leadership Team, you'll provide expert advice on complex biosecurity issues, lead emergency preparedness and response planning, oversee risk and assurance activities, represent Local Land Services on emergency management committees, and foster strong partnerships with industry, communities and government agencies.

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.

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.
- 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 workplace including current approaches to biosecurity management and animal welfare and ability to deliver outcomes through strategic and operational planning.
- Experience in the coordination of emergency management (biosecurity and general) across prevention, preparedness, response and recovery at a management level with a clear understanding of emergency management arrangements in NSW and nationally.
- 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.

- 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.

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.

The department brings together:

- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.

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.

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📌 Manager Biosecurity & Emergency Services (New South Wales)
🏢 Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW
📍 New South Wales