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Ongoing, full-time Location Wollongbar Clerk Grade 9/10, salary staring from $129,464 to $142,665 + superannuation + leave loading 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. About the Role As Team Leader Border Operations, you will lead a team of field-based officers, coordinating operations at saleyards and on properties, ensuring compliance with treatment regimens, and investigating non-compliant activity. You will act as a key point of contact for industry groups, stakeholders, and internal teams, contributing to the Departments strategic biosecurity objectives. What Youll Do Lead and manage a team in the response and surveillance of cattle tick infestations across NSW. Oversee audit and verification programs to monitor compliance with treatment requirements. Provide clear, timely, and accurate advice to stakeholders, industry partners, and emergency response teams. Collaborate with compliance officers and other operational units to ensure consistent and effective regulatory outcomes. Deliver high-quality reports, briefings, and recommendations to support decision-making by management and executive teams. About You Proven experience in compliance and enforcement within a regulatory environment. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team, conflicting priorities, and rapidly changing situations. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving abilities. Certificate IV or higher in Government Investigations is highly regarded. Essential Requirements Ability to travel throughout NSW and interstate, and work outside normal hours when required. Current Class C NSW Drivers Licence. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding NSWs cattle industry while developing your leadership and regulatory expertise. You will work in a dynamic, high-impact environment where every decision contributes to the health and safety of the livestock sector. Applying for the role Apply online by submitting a current resume and brief cover letter (max 2 pages) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role. For more information about the role, please click HEREto view the role description. Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Darren Butt, Manager Border Compliance Operations, Agriculture and Biosecurity via or on 0427 142 921. Application Closing Date: 11:55pm Sunday 15 March What to Expect Next: After applying: Youllreceive a confirmation email Wellreview all applications once the ad closes If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video) Further assessments will follow (e.g.writingtask, skillstest, psychometricassessment) Reference checks will be completed for final candidates Additional Information The preferred candidate for this role maybe requiredto undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, healthassessmentand/or other assessments asrequired. A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months. About us together, we are DPIRD The New South WalesDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development(DPIRD) protects,supportsand 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,vegetationand forests. The department brings together: Local Land Services NSW Resources Agriculture and Biosecurity Fisheries and Forestry Regional Development and Delivery. We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW. Withnearly 5,000employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve. Diversity,Equityand Inclusion At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse,equitableand inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability,religionand sexual orientation. DPIRD is a proudDisability Confident Recruiter,Family Inclusive EmployerandCarer Friendly Employer We also understand that work is just one part of life. Our Family Inclusive Employer and Carers + Employers Accreditations reflect our commitment to supporting employees to balance work and family responsibilities.