APS6 Policy/Technical Officer

• We pay fortnightly with in-house payroll
• Salary packaging & bank your hours
• Novated leasing, corporate discounts & security clearance sponsorship

• Working on topical issues, critical for the future exports of Australian meat products.
• Liaising, negotiating and effectively communicating with Australian and overseas various stakeholders in support of technical market access.
• Providing technical veterinary or specialist advice and guidance on matters relating to animal health, biosecurity and food safety.
• Undertaking research and developing technical submissions and briefings in support of technical market access negotiations for meat products.
• Contributing to content relating to animal health and providing input into high level written and verbal advice to senior executives.
• Providing input into the development of international standards for food trade.
• Undertaking research and responding to issues of establishment non-compliance.

• Knowledge of Australia’s biosecurity and animal health systems.
• Understanding of legislative frameworks and government decision-making processes.
• Awareness of the international food safety and trade environment.
• Capacity to collaborate effectively with colleagues and support team culture.
• Proficiency in researching, analysing, and preparing accurate reports on technical issues.
• Sound judgment and the ability to anticipate and communicate policy impacts to stakeholders.

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