* Full Time, 35 hours per week
* Temporary role
* Location: Regional NSW
* Clerk Grade 9/10 – Salary starting from $129,464.00 + super and leave loading
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About the Role
Are you ready to drive meaningful change in one of NSW's most vital industries? We're looking for a strategic thinker and policy expert to take a leading role in the development of the NSW Government Agriculture Sector Strategy - a bold initiative to unlock sustainable growth, strengthen exports, and future-proof agriculture across the state.
As a Senior Agriculture Strategy Officer, you'll manage and coordinate a range of high-level policy initiatives that inform the direction of agriculture in NSW. Your work will directly support the Strategy's goals: identifying opportunities, tackling constraints, and delivering targeted government action to maximise the sector's contribution to a vibrant economy.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the long-term future of agriculture - from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead complex research and analysis to identify emerging issues and develop evidence-based policy solutions
* Deliver expert advice to stakeholders, supporting effective implementation of policies aligned with the Agriculture Sector Strategy
* Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating collaboration and input into critical decision-making
* Monitor, evaluate and report on policy initiatives to ensure effective delivery and outcomes
* Mentor and support team members to ensure high-quality outputs and governance compliance
* Prepare briefs, reports, and publications that inform government decisions and reflect the priorities of the Agricultural Strategy team
About You
You're a skilled policy professional with the confidence to lead, collaborate, and influence. You have a deep understanding of government processes, a strategic mindset, and a passion for sustainable agriculture. Whether navigating complexity or mentoring junior staff, you bring clarity, focus, and purpose to every project.
Key knowledge and experience
* Experience in project management including the ability to manage multiple projects with competing timeframes, set priorities, meet deadlines and work as part of a team.
Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you're our ideal candidate.
If you'd like to know more about the role, please view the Role Description.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact hiring manager Brett Ward on 0406 967 863 or at brett.ward@dpird.nsw.gov.au.
Applications close: Sunday 22 February at 11:55pm AEDT.
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
Additional information
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.
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