Senior Policy Adviser | NSW Farmers
- Full-Time, Permanent | Hybrid working (WFH & WFO) | NFP
- St Leonards, NSW - with flexibility for NSW-based remote candidates
- $115 -120k + Super | Professional development opportunities
NSW Farmers is Australia’s largest state farming organisation, representing farmers and rural communities across New South Wales. For more than 125 years, it has been a trusted voice for the sector, shaping policy and advocating for a strong and sustainable agricultural industry. The organisation works closely with members, government and industry to influence outcomes and support the long-term success of regional communities.
About the Opportunity
This newly created role focuses on livestock policy, covering key commodities including red meat, dairy, sheep meat, wool and goats. As Senior Policy Adviser, you will act as a key contact for policy committees, supporting members to develop positions aligned to industry priorities.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership across multiple policy areas. You will balance policy development, committee management and stakeholder engagement, translating complex technical and regulatory issues into clear, practical advice while contributing to longer-term advocacy direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development and delivery of evidence-based policy positions and advocacy strategies across livestock
- Research, analyse and interpret emerging industry and regulatory issues
- Prepare high-quality submissions, reports and briefing materials
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess impacts on members
- Manage and support policy committees, including agendas, minutes and follow-ups
- Act as a key contact for committees, guiding discussions and alignment to member priorities
- Engage with members, peak bodies, government and industry stakeholders to represent policy positions
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, including with ministerial offices
- Contribute to advocacy planning, policy priorities and cross-functional initiatives with Communications & Engagement
- Knowledge or experience within agriculture or commodities, with practical exposure to the livestock sector, preferred
- Experience in policy, project, program, advocacy, research or advisory roles
- Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
- Ability to interpret complex information and develop clear, well-structured recommendations
- Confident in managing stakeholders, committees and working across differing views
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership of work
- Collaborative, adaptable and able to manage up with confidence
- Strong integrity, with the ability to represent member positions objectively
- Relevant tertiary qualification in agriculture, policy, business, law, economics or a related field
- Influence policy that directly impacts farmers and regional communities
- Work closely with senior leadership in a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation
- Join a respected organisation with a strong reputation, offering variety, flexibility and impact
- Competitive salary package including salary packaging and additional gifted leave
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
For more information, contact Alyssa Long at Alyssa@beaumontpeople.com.au or 02 9093 4907
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