Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Location not specified
Reference: 2028
Reporting to Manager Food Regulatory Reform, the Senior Policy Officer is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides advice to the Minister for Agriculture and senior executive officers about food safety policy and regulation that applies to the meat, seafood, dairy and broader agriculture sectors. This position will be responsible for leading several projects concerning the food regulatory system, including projects relevant to Victorian regulators (PrimeSafe, Dairy Food Safety Victoria and Agriculture Victoria) and the Bi-National Food Regulatory System. The position will also contribute to proposals to change the Food Standards Code; food safety policy issues; legislative reform; and governance matters.
The successful applicant will be excited about opportunities to grow the agriculture and food industries and the role of best-practice regulation to achieve this. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, strong project management experience and the skills to build productive stakeholder relationships. Most importantly, the Senior Policy Officer will have the ability to provide succinct, clear, strategic advice informed by an understanding of risks, costs and benefits.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available until 31 August 2027. 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.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
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Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History 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.
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