El1 Policy/legislation Officer

4 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the Australian agricultural industry and government policy? Our client is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join the team as an EL1 Policy/Legislation Officer. If you're passionate about driving legislative reform, policy development, and regulatory stewardship, we want to hear from you.

**The Job**:
As an EL1 Policy/Legislation Officer, you will play a crucial role in driving legislative amendments, policy development, and regulatory reform. Your responsibilities will include:

- Progressing amendments to an Act and the Control Rules by engaging with stakeholders, developing policy positions, and negotiating outcomes.
- Developing necessary legislative or policy amendments to ensure a consistent regulatory approach across different commodity areas.
- Consulting with internal and external stakeholders to align the legislation with industry and international trade practices.
- Administering training on the legislative framework to enhance regulatory and compliance performance.
- Leading ongoing reform efforts related to the Export Control legislative framework, including policy review and development.
- Supporting health check activities to ensure the legislative framework is fit for purpose.
- Supervising and guiding staff to achieve project and policy outcomes.
- Contributing to section planning.

**Knowledge and Experience**:

- Strategic or legal policy and/or legislative development, advice, and implementation.
- Stakeholder management, including effective liaising and negotiation skills.
- Compliance and regulation experience in policy analysis.
- Ability to supervise and guide junior staff.
- Understanding of Australia's trade policies and export system (beneficial but not essential).

**Skills and Capabilities**:
We are seeking applicants with the following skills and capabilities:

- Effective task prioritisation and management within a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the capacity to present complex information to diverse audiences.
- Policy and legislation skills, including strategic thinking, complex problem-solving, and effective solution identification.



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