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TALENT POOL - State Priority Weeds Coordinator Add expected salary to your profile for insights. Ongoing or temporary opportunities available Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Orange, Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo, and Coffs Harbour Professional Officer Grade 1/4 Salary from $73,522 to $141,206 per annum plus super and leave loading The salary offered to the successful candidate will be commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience, as outlined in the Crown Employees (Department of Regional NSW) Professional Officers Award and the Professional Officer Progression Criteria (1-4). Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can contribute and participate fully. We pride ourselves on having a team that reflects the diversity of the regional NSW communities we serve. About the Role Are you passionate about biosecurity and eager to make a positive impact? We are seeking dedicated individuals to fill the roles of State Priority Weed Coordinator by creating a Talent Pool. In this crucial position, you will play a pivotal role in reducing the adverse economic, environmental, and social impacts of invasive weeds in NSW. Your efforts will focus on leading and developing programs for state priority weeds, preventing the establishment of new species, and facilitating the eradication and containment of high-risk weeds. About You As our ideal candidate, you will have: A degree qualification in Science, Agricultural Science, Natural Resources, or a related field. Demonstrated leadership in developing collaborative weed management or natural resource management programs. Technical expertise in weed management, with experience in preventing new weed incursions and/or managing established weed threats. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills for effective partnerships. Project management and/or policy experience. Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel to remote locations. Applying is easy!Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why youre our ideal candidate. Applications close: Sunday, 4 May 2025 at 11:55pm AEST If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or need information in an alternative format, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to (emailprotected) or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion. 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. We support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining industries, and actively manage our natural assets: lands, soils, minerals, waterways, oceans, vegetation, and forests. With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75% of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the communities we serve. Additional Information The successful applicant may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment, and other assessments as required. A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may become available over the next eighteen months. How do your skills match this job? How do your skills match this job? Sign in and update your profile to get insights. To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent, misleading, or discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr