Aquatic Policy

**Full Time, 35 hours per week**:

- **Ongoing role**:

- **Primary Work Location: Taylors Beach or other DPIRD location by negotiation**:

- **Professional Officer Grade 1/4- Salary from $70,694 per annum plus super and leave loading**
- Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve._

**About the Role**
The Aquatic Policy & Program Officer provides technical expertise and policy support for aquatic biosecurity initiatives. You'll drive priority projects and work closely with stakeholders to tackle challenges related to aquatic pests and diseases. You will use risk-based evidence to inform the development of policies that improve biosecurity and mitigate risk; support and conduct research; and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, industry experts and community members to find practical solutions to priority aquatic biosecurity problems. You will prepare documents (including briefings, reports, risk assessments ad drafting of awareness materials and media releases), collect and analyse data and streamline processes to support efficient delivery and responses to aquatic biosecurity threats.

**About You**
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant aquatic, environmental, biological, veterinary or other related field
- Aquatic biosecurity knowledge and experience, particularly biosecurity risk management, legislation and standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and take initiative
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in project management and coordination
- Current NSW Driver Licence.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please **click here to view the role description**.

**Applications close: Sunday, 15 December 2024 at 11:55pm AEST**

**About Us**
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community.

As part of our team, you will be able to:

- **Deliver with impact**. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting-edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy.
- **Connect to what matters**. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team.
- **Live your way**. From bringing your whole self to work, to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, you will be able to find the balance that works for you.

We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed.

**_ Additional Information_**
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.