Policy/project/program Officers

5 hours ago

Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Full time

APS 5 - $81,690 - $89,615 per annum plus superannuation
- Division
- Adelaide, SA,Brisbane, QLD,Canberra, ACT,Darwin, NT,Melbourne, VIC,Perth, WA,Sydney, NSW

**Who we are**
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is a government agency dedicated to supporting the growth and sustainability of Australia's agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors. We work in partnership with industry stakeholders and other government agencies to enhance productivity, profitability and resilience in these sectors. Our focus areas include agriculture, fisheries management, forest conservation, biosecurity, and addressing climate change challenges. Through our work, we aim to safeguard the future of rural communities and ensure the prosperity of Australia's agricultural, fisheries and forestry industries.

**The Jobs**
DAFF is recruiting for several Policy/Program/Project Officer roles at the APS5 classification across various branches and divisions. Policy/program/project officers are responsible for the day-to-day project management of conditions development and supporting project tasks, ensuring governance adherence and managing stakeholder expectations. The duties for this advertised APS 5 role may include all or some of the following:

- Contributing to policy related research that aligns with and advances the department’s strategic objectives.
- Gathering data and intelligence and conducting analysis using a range of sources and formats to meet business needs.
- Contributing to the development and review of briefings, guidelines, industry notices and other material.
- Preparing briefings on a range of trade and internationally focussed agriculture issues.
- Engaging and collaborating with key stakeholders including departmental staff and other government agencies to inform policy development and business outcomes.
- Coordinating and participating in industry meetings.
- Delivering projects and providing administrative and secretariat support to advance the department’s mission and agenda.

**Note**:This recruitment process will be used to fill both ongoing and non-ongoing positions across the department. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of 18 months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may be used to fill the similar vacancies should they become available.

**What we are looking for**
**Knowledge and experience**
You will possess experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Policy development
- Program/project development and implementation
- Secretariat support, and/or
- A similar role.

Experience in stakeholder relationships that achieve successful outcomes may be an advantage.

**Eligibility and other requirements**
**Note**: Should other mandatory qualification and/or requirements be required, the selection panel will notify and discuss with the applicant at the further assessment stage. If shortlisted, applicants maybe be assessed via a multi-stage selection process which could include a written assessment, interview and/or referee reports to provide further examples against these key areas/points to demonstrate their ability to perform the duties of the position.

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