• $85,279 - $96,759 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing 
• Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: Attwood (flexibility may be available)

The position of Policy Officer – Biosecurity forms a part of the Agriculture Victoria Group within the Animal Welfare Victoria & Agriculture Regulatory Policy Branch.

Our group supports a productive, globally competitive and sustainable Victorian economy for our innovative and resilient agriculture, food and fibre sector. We do this by working with the community and industry to enhance productivity; connect the sector with international markets, create jobs; support growth, and maintain effective biosecurity.

The Animal Welfare Victoria and Agriculture Regulatory Policy Branch brings together agriculture and animal welfare policy and regulatory functions across the Agriculture portfolio.

The Policy Officer, Biosecurity is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides advice to the Minister for Agriculture and senior executive officers about policy and legislation that applies to the threat of invasive species to Victoria's economy, environment and social amenity. The management of invasive species is a high-profile policy area with a broad range of stakeholders. The role will also be engaged in biosecurity matters more broadly including the development of policy and legislation relating to food safety and animal and plant biosecurity.

The main key accountabilities for the role include:

• Contribute to an ongoing reform program of policy and legislation to facilitate the efficient and effective implementation of Government policy.
• Provide timely and high quality advice on complex and sensitive policy issues and proposals and prepare and review quality reports, briefings and ministerial correspondence as required for the Minister, policy manager, and senior management.
• Liaise, negotiate and collaborate across government and with a broad range of stakeholders on invasive species policy, legislation and other biosecurity related matters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines and priorities in a complex and rapidly changing environment, under limited supervision.
• Other duties as required by Manager commensurate to VPS level. Adopt and apply OH&S policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment and support the department's role in emergency management.

For a confidential discussion, please call Will de Milliano – Principal Policy Officer – Invasive Species on 03 9217 4128.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.

For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at midnight on 12 March 2020.