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Form of workWe are looking for an energetic team player to support Agriculture Policy and Programs deliver several high priority Climate Change policy projects aimed at reducing emissions, leveraging industry action and increasing national coordination in the agriculture sector. This is a great opportunity for someone with Climate Change policy and agriculture industry experience to provide high quality advice to the senior executives and the Minister for Agriculture. Climate Change and Transition Policy is a collaborative and high performing policy team, which prides itself on providing high quality, responsive policy analysis and advice to the Minister and executives.
Looking for an experienced Policy Analyst with government experience who is experienced in Climate Change or emissions reduction policy and wants to make a difference for the agriculture sector.
The Policy Analyst will prepare high quality policy analysis and advice, and support program management for key emissions reduction projects related to the agriculture sector including through national fora. This role has the potential to inform and influence state and national policy and programs.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
- Tertiary education in any of the following fields would be well regarded: economics, Climate Change policy or science, agriculture or public policy.
This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 months. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria 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.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 11 April 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.
