Senior Project and Engagement Officer

The Senior Project and Engagement Officer will play a key role in preparing for the implementation of proposed amendments to Victoria’s biosecurity legislation. The focus of the role is on laying the groundwork for successful implementation by coordinating internal education, leading stakeholder engagement, and developing or overseeing the development of supporting materials.

Working closely with policy and operational teams, the successful applicant will conduct a stocktake of existing resources, identify key gaps, and coordinate or commission the development of guidance, factsheets and other communication tools to support understanding across internal and external audiences. They will also plan and deliver internal consultation and education sessions, particularly on the General Biosecurity Duty (GBD), to help teams identify and prioritise high-risk activities for potential regulatory oversight, with consideration of resource constraints. The role will support whole-of-government coordination by identifying intersections with other legislation and working through related policy implications and will contribute to broader stakeholder engagement activities aligned with the proposals and ongoing biosecurity reforms.

This role requires a proactive and organised individual with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, a sound understanding of legislative frameworks, and the ability to translate complex policy into practical, accessible materials. Knowledge of Victoria’s agriculture industries is essential.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary degree would be well regarded
• Further studies in policy or animal disease or welfare will be highly regarded.

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2026. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 20 August 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace.  If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.  For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.