Policy Paralegal - Food Standards

Job description

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.