2 days remaining
Location: Negotiable
Job type: Full time / Until 30 June 2026
Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Salary: $109,730 - $132,764
Occupation: Policy
Reference: VG/50963493AB
The Senior Regulatory Policy Officer role is part of the Animal Welfare Policy team that provides advice to the Minister for Agriculture and senior executive officers about animal welfare policy, regulation and reform. This position will be responsible for leading diverse, complex and challenging projects relating to state policy and regulation development with a focus on regulation review, development and drafting.
The successful applicant will provide timely, accurate and persuasive advice, underpinned by analysis, contextual awareness and stakeholder consultation to support sustainable improvements in animal welfare and understand the role of best practice regulation to achieve this.
The Senior Regulatory Policy Officer will work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as drive their own work program. To be successful you will also need to be adaptable to change in a fast-moving operating environment and have capacity to actively contribute to developing a culture of excellence, collaboration and integrity. You will enjoy flexible work arrangements and undertake a wide range of work within the team and across the division.
Accountabilities
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2026. The work location for this position is Attwood with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
Applications close at midnight on Monday, 16th September 2024.
Other relevant information:
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
Full time / Until 30 June 2026
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Cathy Pawsey | 0409358561 cathy.pawsey@agriculture.vic.gov.au