Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Agriculture and primary industries
Location: Location not specified
Reference: 1756
The Senior Project Officer Emergency Workforce Policy and Engagement leads delivery of Agriculture Victoria's emergency workforce policy and communications and engagement uplift. This work is supporting the department to efficiently respond to biosecurity and natural disaster threats facing Victoria by ensuring Agriculture Victoria has policies and processes to support the emergency workforce.
The position leads and delivers policies and engagement for Agriculture Victoria’s workforce capability programs. The role will develop and update key enabling policies the support activations and management of Agriculture Victoria’s emergency workforce. This will include consulting across the organisation, engaging with subject matter experts and aligning to organisational needs and priorities. The role will lead a small team to deliver this work program.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position until 30/06/2027. 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.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 22 June 2026.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
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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