APS6 Policy/Program Officer

Please contact ***********@hays.com.au for more information.

Your new company:

This government agency works to create new and maintain existing agricultural and environmental export opportunities. They manage biosecurity risks to protect Australia's agricultural industry.

Your new role:

• Reviewing, researching, and analysing micro-information related to organic products (e.g., organic conformity arrangements)
• Contributing to the development and improvement of organic equivalence and conformity systems
• Liaising with policy and operational areas within the department, as well as certifiers and industry groups
• Coordinating stakeholder meetings including providing administrative and secretariat support
• Communicating with foreign governments in both formal and informal settings
• Preparing policy and market access notifications, conducting data analysis and preparing assessment reports

What you'll need to succeed:

We work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and, therefore, are looking for people who can deliver high quality work under pressure to meet tight timeframes, manage competing priorities and respond quickly and positively to change.

We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills, an ability to understand and communicate complex policy issues clearly and be able to influence discussions to find win-win solutions. The ideal candidate will be a strong written and verbal communicator who can contribute to, and develop, high level policy advice, while maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders. They will need to be flexible, resilient, have sound judgement and an ability to work in a team, prioritise tasks and produce high quality work within agreed timeframes. The ability to work and manage a high-pressure environment with competing priorities is also desirable.

What you'll get in return:

In return, this position offers you with:

• A competitive hourly rate circa contract + superannuation
• Joining a great team culture where contractors work collaboratively alongside permanent APS staff
• The opportunity to learn new content gives back to the nation, influencing national policy and programs.
• Support throughout the contract

What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call or email Julia Riley on 6112 7616 & ***********@hays.com.au

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.