• Policy Manager – Agriculture, Grain & Regulatory
• NFP Member Association
• Full Time, Permanent
• Canberra or Sydney (open to location)

About the client

Grain Growers is a Not-for-Profit membership organisation with a national reach making a positive difference to the grain industry. They have a strong and influential voice, are progressive in their thinking, and inspirational in their approach. They are at the forefront of a changing industry, setting the agenda for change that will benefit their members now and in the future.

About the role

Grain Growers is looking for a Policy Manager to lead the development and delivery of their technical policy initiatives including biosecurity, regulatory (plant breeding/agvet chemicals), standards, classification, and quality.

This is a new role within an established policy team, you will report directly to the GM of Policy and Advocacy.

About the person

You will have proven experience to operate in a Policy role that requires both proactive strategic planning, along with reactive high-pressure work. You will showcase self-motivation with ability to work independently. You will have the natural capability to influence, engage and involve stakeholders including government and regulatory bodies ideally within the grain sector.

Duties include:

• Lead the development and delivery of GrainGrowers’ technical policy initiatives
• Ensure effective and constructive engagement with internal and external stakeholders
• Consult, liaison and advice on issues effecting the sector
• Undertake research and analysis on key issues impacting the grains industry and develop papers, briefings, and reports to a high standard
• Prepare and draft innovative policy solutions, for consideration by GrainGrowers
• Assist with the delivery of policy outcomes which promote the development of a more efficient, sustainable, and profitable grains industry
• Represent the interests of Australian grain growers in industry and government (including within NFF, GTA and GRDC).
• Develop papers and delivery of public presentations which position Grain Growers as a thought leader in policy and grain industry development.

To be successful you will have:

• Graduate/Postgraduate degree in agriculture, science, or public policy related discipline.
• Demonstrated success in policy analysis and evaluation, development and implementation.
• Exceptional research, analysis, critical thinking, writing and reporting skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders (internal and external).
• Sound organisational skills and the ability to manage a consistently high level of work across a variety of tasks.
• Ability to work with flexibility, entrepreneurship, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team.

This is an excellent opportunity to have an influential impact on the grain industry, whilst working autonomously within a supportive and driven team.

If you feel you meet the above criteria please APPLY now stating your desired remuneration in your cover letter. Alternatively, contact Louise on 02 9093 4925 for more information.

Beaumont People specialise in temporary, permanent and contract recruitment for NFP organisations including membership, associations, peak bodies, and the arts. We have been contracted to recruit this role on a retained basis therefore please direct all enquiries to [contact information available after registering below].