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About NSW Farmers

NSW Farmers is an association of farmers and agricultural stakeholders advocating for a profitable NSW farming sector. Australia’s largest state farming organisation, NSW Farmers is non-partisan and champions the views and aspirations of farmers and rural communities at all levels of government and with industry stakeholders, with its policy agenda driven from the grassroots up.  

NSW Farmers is Australia’s largest state farming organisation, representing the interests of its farmer members in the state. We are Australia’s only state-based farming organisation that represents farmers across all agricultural commodities including livestock, grains, wool, dairy, oysters and horticulture. We also speak up on issues that matter to farmers, whether it’s the environment, biosecurity, water, animal welfare, economics, trade, or rural and regional affairs.

We have teams working across regional NSW and in Sydney to ensure key policies and messages travel from paddock to Parliament. Our regional branch network ensures local voices guide and shape our positions on issues affecting people and communities.

 

The following position is now available:

Two Policy Advisers - Ag Industries

About you:
With relevant tertiary qualifications and at least three years of proven experience in the professional sector, you will be looking for an opportunity to take the next step. Working under an experienced Policy Director you will shape policy outcomes at a government and industry level through strategy and stakeholder management. You will learn to engage with government at the highest level and assist the association in maintaining a strong presence both in Macquarie Street and in Canberra. With a keen intellect and strong work ethic, you will work with members of the association to develop policy and drive outcomes through advocacy.  
You will be eager to learn from a highly experience political team and you will want to extend your skills in strategy, policy, communications and stakeholder relations.  
A background in or knowledge of agriculture would be advantageous but not essential for this role.  

Your Challenge:
You will use your research and analytical skills to develop and drive policy outcomes for NSW Farmers' Association members. Reporting to a Policy Director, your role will cover Agricultural Industries (livestock and plant commodities) and related issues at both a state and national level. You will be tasked with managing relationships with the various member committees, industry stakeholders and government and you will be responsible for providing high-level strategic advice to the Policy Director.  
You will develop the ability to undertake research on broad and complex policy areas in order to deliver succinct summaries and briefing notes. You will also learn to design and implement lobbying strategies in order to achieve policy outcomes for NSW Farmers. This exciting and broad based role will allow you to develop your skills and exposure to a number of policy areas. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Undertake relevant research and analysis on potential emerging and/or current policy issues and other areas as directed by the Policy Directors and assist in submission and/or report development.
• Monitor and report on government legislative issues.
• Provide information and analysis for submissions and external communications.
• Assist in providing policy advice to Policy Directors, relevant committee members and the Head of Policy and Advocacy, to represent the interests of NSW Farmers.

We are looking for:

• Someone who takes initiative
• High level research and analytical skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to develop quality policy assistance and communication
• An ability to build and maintain relationships
• A strong understanding of Australia’s parliamentary systems 
• Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture, Economics, Science, Social Science, Communications, Public Policy, or a related discipline are desirable

To Apply:
Applications including resume and cover letter to be sent to [email protected]
Applications close 5.00pm Monday, 22nd April 2024
Enquiries, please contact 02 9478 1000