Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Location negotiable, flexible working arrangement
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $111,595 to $124,315 + super

The Department of Planning and Environment is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Policy Officer, Animal Research Ethics to join our Environment & Heritage Group division.

The Senior Policy Officer Animal Research Ethics is responsible for developing and maintaining policy to ensure the Department is compliant with NSW animal research legislation and the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.  This includes policy development and guidance for the Department’s Animal Ethics Committee (AEC). The Senior Policy officer also has a role in the development of process improvement and conducts policy evaluations and when necessary, in undertaking investigations on behalf of the Animal Ethics Committee and referral of matters to Regional NSW as required.

 

About You

Key knowledge and experience

• Understanding of the regulatory policy development or demonstrated ability to acquire knowledge quickly.
• Experience in providing support and advice at the senior executive level.
• Understanding of the regulatory process and promoting voluntary compliance
• Understanding of process improvement and user centric design.
• Demonstrated experience in development of policies, undertaking research and investigations related to environmental compliance or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in development of policy in a regulatory setting.

 

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.
• Hold a certificate IV in Government Investigations or similar or have capacity to obtain such qualification within 3 months of commencement in this role.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Policy Officer, Animal Research Ethics

 

About Us

The Department of Planning, Industry & Environment’s (DPIE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPIE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the Premier’s Priorities and welcome applications from all.

 

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 27 April 2023 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Graeme White via graeme.white@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0433 885 280.

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

 

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au  (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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