Temporary full time position until 30th June ****
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:
strong 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 robust 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.
Applications close: Sunday 25th October **** @ *****pm
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.
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📌 Ranger Travelling Stock Reserves (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
📍 New South Wales