Government - State (Government & Defence) Full time Local Land Services (LLS) is looking for a Senior Strategic Land Services Officer.Full time ongoing opportunityLocation: Buronga, Bourke, Broken Hill, Cobar, Hillston NSW – Western LLS regionBase salary ranging from $106,025.00 - $117,363.00 + superWork with your community, for your communityCreate impact in your industry, using your specialist skills and experience.Who are we and why join us? The Western Local Land Services region – the largest LLS region in NSW covering 40% of the State. It is larger than Victoria and Tasmania combined. Despite its size, it is the least densely populated region, with a population of approximately 42,873 people (18,500 of whom live in the city of Broken Hill).We can offer: Competitive Benefits Package: Including flexible work arrangements, training, development opportunities, and the chance to work in some of the most breathtaking parts of NSWWork-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday to Friday work week with minimal out-of-hours workGenerous Annual Leave: Up to 5 weeks of annual leave as well as flex leave optionsProfessional Development: Encouragement and support for your growth, and all necessary role-specific training supplied.About the RoleAs the Senior Strategic Land Services Officer, you will be working closely with staff, stakeholders, and the community. You will be taking the lead in coordinating projects and activities focused on strategic planning, development, and reporting. Your efforts will ensure that Western LLS delivers services that meet the needs of land managers, and align with landscape priorities and our Local Strategic Plan.Your role will be a varied one, and you will be responsible for such tasks as: Coordinating quarterly reporting and providing strategic level reporting to the Western LLS Board.Oversight of strategic document development and reviews; and assisting in the development of the Annual Business Plans.Providing support to project staff in Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Improvement (MERI) planning and evaluation.Procedure development and implementing concepts and ideas to drive improved service delivery.Pursuing opportunities to leverage additional funds and resources to deliver services in response to regional prioritiesSupporting planning and delivery integration across all business areasPromoting innovative business approaches across the businessAbout you Our ideal candidate will have:Demonstrated experience with the planning cycle, including the development of business plans and reporting to outcomesExperience in monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and improvement processesExcellent communication skills to engage, influence, and collaborate with people across a range of multi-disciplinary teams within the organisation and across the community including external partners, stakeholders, funding bodies, landholders, and other interest groupsAdvanced project management skills and the ability to lead projectsThe ability to promote and embrace change to assist the business to implement new systems for planning and delivery of programsThe capacity to understand legislation and policy as it relates to natural resource management, agriculture, biosecurity, and emergency management, as well as natural disaster emergency management operationsCurrent valid NSW Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travelApplying for the role: If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with a cover letter (max two pages) outlining your suitability and interest in this role, with your current resume.Closing Date: Extended till Sunday 10th November 2024 @ 11.55pm AEST A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. 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 ****** or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion. Additional Information: The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment, and other assessments as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr