Policy Officer, Biosecurity Response and Reform

1 week ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Department of the Environment Full time

APS 6 - $85,833 - $97,454 per annum plus superannuation
- Biosecurity Strategy & Reform Division
- Canberra, ACT

**Who we are**
Biosecurity Response and Reform supports the biosecurity system through providing strategic leadership and coordination to enable continuous improvement. The branch does this through the development, implementation and management of biosecurity policy, programs and initiatives relating to preparedness and responsiveness to national biosecurity incidents. The branch is also responsible for implementing aspects of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity and conducts consultation and engagement activities to support the department's biosecurity objectives. The branch is an interconnection point within the department for biosecurity strategy and funding initiatives. It leads and coordinates key areas of work including budget processes, biosecurity reform programs and outcomes under the Commonwealth Biosecurity 2030 roadmap.

**The Jobs**
We are seeking enthusiastic policy and program professionals to fill vacancies across the branch. You will research, interpret and develop advice on complex policy issues affecting the national biosecurity system for the Minister and Senior Executive. The successful applicants will enjoy collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in a positive, respectful way. You will work as part of a hybrid team to deliver a range of services, including building team capacity through coaching, feedback and supervision within the team as required.

The duties include:

- preparing well-researched policy and / program advice regarding biosecurity reform or response, including bringing together perspectives from across the department
- developing high quality resources, including briefs, agenda papers and other documents
- managing and delivering individual projects, including setting tasks and priorities, managing work flow and allocating resources
- collaborating, communicating and engaging proactively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to inform policy development.

**Please note** that a merit pool will be established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of up to 18 months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette. The merit pool may be used to fill future ongoing vacancies where the duties are of a similar nature.

**Work location**

**What we are looking for**

**Knowledge and experience**
The successful applicants will have:

- proven experience in policy or program design and development
- experience in regulation, policy, project program or coordination roles.

**For additional information, please read the Job Description below.



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