Manager Ag Production & Protection

NSW Planning, Industry & Environment • Paterson, NJ

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About The Position

The Manager, Agricultural Production and Protection leads specialist teams delivering critical agricultural, emergency management, land management and biosecurity services.
The role partners closely with farmers and land managers to drive strong business, environmental and community outcomes, while contributing to statewide initiatives that improve coordination and service delivery across the sector.

Requirements

• Current valid Class C NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel
• Proven ability to work within and lead a multidisciplinary team in the agriculture, biosecurity, emergency management or related sectors
• Experience and accreditation in emergency management and/or willingness to be trained to Incident Controller level
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Tertiary qualifications in a discipline relevant to the management of biosecurity and/or equivalent experience in leadership and management of services in a primary industries or emergency management sector

Responsibilities

• Build and lead regional capacity to prepare, plan, respond and recover to emergency management events
• Lead regional teams delivering agricultural extension and advisory services to regional agricultural businesses and other land managers to enhance their adaptability and resilience to changing markets and environmental conditions
• Lead Sustainable Land Management team in integrated service delivery and ensuring all legislative and reporting requirements are met
• Ensure productive partnerships with government, industry bodies and customer service experience to align research, development and extension efforts with local priorities
• Oversee organisation responses to government reforms in areas such as weed management, pest animals, biosecurity and Travelling Stock Reserves
• Lead the resourcing, delivery, reporting and review of high-quality integrated services across multiple locations or the Region, managing complex budgets and programs, adapting organisational resources, and undertaking risk management and business continuity planning
• Develop and sustain effective relationships with industry stakeholders, brokering partnerships and joint venture arrangements on behalf of the Region

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees