General Manager, Central Tablelands, Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development. Orange, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW. General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management). Government-State (Government & Defence). Full time. Starting from $207k inc. super. Autonomous leadership role with oversight of program delivery. Full-time ongoing role with location negotiable across the Central Tablelands LLS region. TRP starting from $207k including superannuation, commensurate with experience.
About Us: Local Land Services (LLS) is an executive agency within the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development NSW. It provides quality, customer-focused services to landholders and the community across New South Wales. This regionally based organisation brings together a wide range of service and advisory functions, including agriculture, biosecurity, natural resource management, land management, biodiversity, emergency services, private native forestry, and management of Travelling Stock Reserves (TSR).
We are committed to making a real difference within the local community, and we are seeking to find high achievers within our community to help us with our future expansions. You will be part of a highly respected team that values its employees and their input. The Central Tablelands LLS region covers an area of approximately 31,000 square kilometres and includes major towns of Bathurst, Orange, Cowra, Mudgee, Oberon, and Molong. The area that Central Tablelands LLS covers falls predominately within Wiradjuri Aboriginal country.
About the role: As the General Manager for the Central Tablelands Region, you'll be at the helm, guiding and inspiring multiple teams across various functional areas and locations. Your leadership will be crucial in managing operations and resources for services in biosecurity, natural resource management, primary production advice, and emergency management. Additionally, you'll spearhead your region's response to LLS programs during emergencies.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Delivery, you'll oversee a diverse team handling complex projects; you'll also foster relationships and collaborate with inter-government working groups to enhance effective management. Working closely with the Central Tablelands LLS Regional Board, you'll be responsible for the financial and milestone performance for the region, along with people and asset management.
About you: To excel in this role, you need to be a dynamic leader with a track record of successfully delivering projects and programs in complex environments. Your passion for Regional NSW and its landholders, coupled with a deep understanding of the challenges they face, will be crucial.
You should have extensive experience in negotiation and influencing across various business units in both the government and private sectors. Your ability to develop and manage high-performing, multidisciplinary teams will set you apart.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders is essential. You should be adept at using collaboration to drive business improvements.
As a proven leader, you will support and develop your team, enhancing their capabilities. Given that your team is spread across the region, effective remote management skills are vital, and a driver's license is a must for this role.
To apply, please submit an updated CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
Additionally, please view the role description.
Applications close 11:55pm Thursday, 30th January 2025
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For further information, contact Rob Kelly on 0409535274 or rob.kelly@lls.nsw.gov.au