Cluster Manager, Eastern Region (Lismore)

**Ongoing**Full Time, 35 hours per week**:

- **Location: Wollongbar, Glen Innes or Grafton**:

- **Salary from $167,605 to $173,174 p.a commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience**:

- **Shape sustainable futures through strategic site leadership**

**About the Role**

As Cluster Manager, Eastern Region, you’ll oversee the physical, financial, and human resources across multiple departmental sites. Your leadership will ensure the productive delivery of services that support agricultural research, biosecurity, and regional development programs. You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain operational excellence and resource optimisation.

**About You**

You’re a proactive and strategic leader who thrives in dynamic, multi-site environments. With a passion for agriculture and regional development, you bring strong people management skills and a commitment to service delivery. You’re confident navigating complex operational challenges and building strong relationships across teams.

**What You’ll Bring**
- Tertiary qualifications in agriculture, business, science or related field
- Proven experience in managing budgets, assets, and diverse teams
- Strong understanding of public sector financial and operational practices
- A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel across regional NSW
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to integrity and safety

**How to Apply**

A CV (approx. 4 pages)

A cover letter (approx. 1 page) Tell us how your experience and skills make you a great fit for this role.

**Applications close**: Thursday 30**th** October 2025 at 11:55pm**

**What to Expect Next**

After applying:

- If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video)
- Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task, skills test, psychometric test)
- 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 Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and 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, vegetation and 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. With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**

DPIRD is a proud **Disability Confident Recruiter**, **Family Inclusive Employer** and **Carer 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ra76q