Policy Paralegal - Food Standards

Policy Officer - contract

Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Policy Officer to support the development and delivery of policy and legislative activity within a complex regulatory environment. The role involves close engagement with parliamentary processes, internal governance structures, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure policy objectives are translated into clear, implementable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
• Support parliamentary business, including preparation of briefing material, responses, and submissions for committees and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development, amendment, and maintenance of primary and secondary legislation.
• Provide policy advice and analytical support to internal teams and decision-makers.
• Draft clear, accurate, and defensible policy and legislative text.
• Engage with internal business units to ensure policy intent is understood and reflected in delivery activity.
• Support governance processes, including impact considerations and documentation for approvals.

Skills and Experience
• Experience working within a policy, regulatory, or legislative environment.
• Working knowledge of parliamentary procedures and governance processes.
• Experience drafting legislation, statutory instruments, or comparable legal or quasi-legal documentation.
• Para-legal experience or equivalent exposure to legal frameworks and statutory interpretation.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce precise and unambiguous text.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.

Desirable Experience
• Experience working alongside or within local government or regulatory enforcement contexts.
• Familiarity with policy implementation and compliance considerations.
• Experience engaging with external stakeholders in regulated environments.


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