Please note: Due to Machinery of Government changes under Section 30 of the Public Administration Act (PAA), effective 1 January 2023, your employment will be with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. Corporate Services, including payroll, will be provided by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions while a process for the formal transfer of staff in impacted areas is implemented.

The Senior Policy Officer - Biosecurity provides authoritative and specialist advice on invasive species biosecurity policy and legislation, including management of biosecurity legislation. Responsibilities include advising the Minister, Executive and others across government on invasive species and biosecurity issues. While the role has a core focus on invasive species, it also engages in agricultural regulatory policy matters more broadly. This may include development of policy and legislation relating to food safety, agricultural and veterinary chemicals, and plant and animal biosecurity.

Biosecurity policy is a complex and dynamic area that requires excellent communication, liaison and negotiation skills, as well as strong personal resilience and drive to achieve outcomes that can be accepted by stakeholders. The ability to develop and maintain good relationships with a wide range of stakeholders is essential as is the ability to assess issues and determine pragmatic, workable solutions in a timely way. The role requires good knowledge of biosecurity, in particular invasive species, ecology, natural resource management and agricultural production. It also requires demonstrated experience in the development of policy and legislation.

The successful applicant will work effectively as a member of a team, enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work across the division

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Attwood with flexibility may be available and hybrid work arrangements.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and a cover letter addressing the first five key selection critia.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 3 September 2023.

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Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au

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