· Policy and advocacy responsibilities
· Challenging role
· Peak national industry organisation based in Canberra
· Approx $170k package, includes superannuation
CropLife Australia is the national peak industry organisation representing the Australian plant science sector (chemical crop protection products and agricultural biotechnologies). CropLife leads efforts to ensure an independent science based, efficient and effective regulatory environment that supports innovation and facilitates access by the nation's farming sector to high-quality products from the plant science industry. The organisation works to advance sustainable agriculture by fostering the responsible use of industry products and works to advance sustainable agriculture by fostering the responsible use of industry products.
We are seeking to appoint a skilled, experienced and highly motivated professional to effectively work with member companies and key stakeholders to develop and advocate for policies, regulations and programs on behalf of the crop protection product industry.
Major responsibilities include:
* Analysis of key issues, development of policy solutions and/or issues management strategies, and platforms for delivery
* Development of high-level submissions for both parliamentary committees and government and briefing material for parliamentarians, ministerial advisers and senior public servants on legislative, regulatory and technical issues
* Participation in industry advocacy, representation and liaison activities with government, community and industry groups
* Developing advocacy strategies aimed at gaining support for industry's policy goals
* Contribution to the development and implementation of CropLife's Strategic Operational Plan.
Key areas of focus include:
* Chemicals regulation and reform, in particular products registered and regulated through the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
* Sustainability of industry products, including environmental management and human health and safety.
* Execution of advocacy strategies.
The Director of Agricultural Chemical Policy reports to CropLife's Chief Executive Officer and works in cooperation with other CropLife policy and operational directors, international colleagues and our member companies. The role does not have any direct reporting staff responsibilities.
Qualifications:
To be successful you will need to demonstrate an effective track record or capability in a number of the following key competencies:
* Knowledge of Australia's crop protection registration and regulatory system and understanding of the agricultural chemistry sector, or the ability to quickly acquire it
* Strategic thinking and negotiation skills that develop and deliver agreed positions amongst members and key stakeholders
* Understanding of government regulatory processes
* Effective communication, issues management and advocacy
* Well-developed oral and high-level written communication skills, representational and interpersonal skills
* Capacity to manage complex projects and to work constructively with a wide range of stakeholders and in a dynamic small team.
The role requires domestic travel and occasional international travel.
Your application, marked in confidence and including a succinct cover letter outlining your experience, skills and qualifications, together with a full CV, should be submitted by 5pm Tuesday 7 April 2026 to:
Mr Matthew Cossey
Chief Executive Officer and sent via email to the CEO's EA at:
**************@croplife.org.au
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