Deputy Secretary Fisheries and Forestry

• Senior Executive Band 3 Leadership Opportunity
• Shape the future of NSW’s Fisheries and Forestry sectors.
• Preference for candidates located in Regional NSW locations. 

The Department of Regional NSW, to become the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development from 1 July 2024, is seeking a dynamic and experienced senior executive to lead our Fisheries and Forestry Group across the state.

About you

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference. As the Deputy Secretary of Fisheries and Forestry, you will lead teams spread across regional NSW, pivotal in delivering industry development, regulatory compliance, policy, legislative reform, regulatory compliance and programs to create profitable and sustainable primary industries.  You will build strong networks with key decision-makers at all levels of industry and government, work closely with the Deputy Secretary Agriculture and Biosecurity and other leaders across the new department.

You will be a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of fisheries and forestry. You will be a dynamic and inspirational leader who can motivate, support, and empower others to achieve outcomes. Your strong communication and astute strategic planning will be pivotal in negotiating outcomes that will attract and secure new investments, bolstering the resilience and diversity of the fisheries and forestry sectors. Furthermore, you will have extensive experience in natural resource management and be financially savvy leader with a keen eye for efficiency and maximising the public benefit and impact of allocated resources.

As a key leader, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the Secretary and Minister, with a particular emphasis on fishery and forestry. Active engagement with external stakeholders, industry representatives, and peak bodies will be intrinsic to your role, as you represent the department in crucial forums and foster effective collaboration for the betterment of regional and rural communities.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in natural resource management and/or relevant primary industries and/or economics, business/finance and/or other relevant discipline.
• Experience in a senior role in government and/or the corporate sector.
• Strong knowledge of the fisheries and forestry sectors and the risks and issues confronting them.

For further information about the role, please contact Dragana Papak at dragana.papak@regional.nsw.gov.au or 0459 165 897. Please view the role description here.

About us

We are the department focussed on protecting and growing primary industries, supporting sustainable land management, overseeing the state’s mineral and mining resources and ensuring that government investment supports strong regional communities and economies.

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.

How to apply

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for sustainable fisheries and forestry, we invite you to apply online.  Please submit a copy of your curriculum vitae and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

Application Closing Date:  Sunday, 12 May 2024 at 11.55pm

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, requiring information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to capability.talent@regional.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.