Job Description

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

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.

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Working closely with landholders, community members, field staff and contractors, you will:

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

You'll bring:

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

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- Appropriate qualifications and knowledge relevant to pesticide application
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- Current NSW Driver Licence, and the capacity and willingness to undertake 4WD training course
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- Broad understanding of rural issues, livestock and plant health including current approaches to the active management of travelling stock reserves
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- Capacity to hold a NSW firearms licence or equivalent, and a Statement of Attainment (to Use Firearms to humanely destroy animals AQF AHCVPT203A, AHCPMG304)
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About Us n





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.

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Our people are on the ground when it matters, bringing together local knowledge, practical experience and strong community connections.

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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.

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Applications close: Sunday 25th October 2026 @ 11.55pm

About Us: Together, we are DPIRD n

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

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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.

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the department brings together:

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- Local Land Services
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- NSW Resources
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- Agriculture and Biosecurity
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- Fisheries and Forestry
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- Regional Development and Delivery.
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With the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

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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 adaptable – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

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Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

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Additional Information

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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.

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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 (Tenterfield)
🏢 NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
📍 Tenterfield