- Temporary full time position until 30th June 2028
- Location – Tenterfield (other locations within Northern Tablelands region may be considered)
- Salary starting from $87,199pa + super and leave loading
- Have an exceptional career where you live!

About The Role As a Ranger, Travelling Stock Reserves, you'll deliver practical, on-ground services that support the sustainable management, care and maintenance of travelling stock reserves across the region. Working closely with landholders, community members, field staff and contractors, you will:

- undertake weed identification and control activities
- support biosecurity, natural resource management and emergency management activities
- coordinate the day-to-day work of field staff and contractors
- monitor and maintain travelling stock reserves
- engage with landholders and the community to support the appropriate use of reserves.

This is a hands-on field role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving practical problems and building positive relationships with regional communities.

About You You'll bring

- solid communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- an understanding of rural issues, livestock and plant health
- knowledge of contemporary approaches to managing travelling stock reserves
- the ability to coordinate staff, contractors and field activities
- practical problem-solving and organisational skills
- basic computer literacy.

Essential Requirements

- Appropriate qualifications and knowledge relevant to pesticide application
- Current NSW Driver Licence, and the capacity and willingness to undertake 4WD training course
- Broad understanding of rural issues, livestock and plant health including current approaches to the active management of travelling stock reserves




- Capacity to hold a NSW firearms licence or equivalent, and a Statement of Attainment (to Use Firearms to humanely destroy animals AQF AHCVPT203A, AHCPMG304)

About Us Local Land Services works with landholders and communities across NSW to provide locally focused services and support in areas including agricultural production, biosecurity, natural resource management and emergency management. Our people are on the ground when it matters, bringing together local knowledge, practical experience and strong community connections.

You’ll be trusted to manage your work, apply your judgement and work closely with experienced teams who support each other when priorities shift or pressure builds.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the online application portal and include:

- an up-to-date resume
- a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience and why you are interested in the role.

For more information about the role, please review the role description or contact James Crossle, Team Leader TSR via [email protected] or 0460 693 031. Applications close: Sunday 25th October 2026 @ 11.55pm 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 [email protected] or contact the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.

If your partner is an essential worker, then we have a free service to support you and your family in your move! To find out more visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government. 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 the majority 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 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. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.

📌 Ranger Travelling Stock Reserves (Tenterfield)
🏢 NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
📍 Tenterfield