Senior Policy Adviser – Agriculture | NSW Farmers

• Full-Time, Permanent (WFH & WFO) | $115 - $120k + Super
• Professional development opportunities | NFP Member Association
• Based in St Leonards, with regional NSW candidates considered for remote work

About the Organisation
NSW Farmers is the peak membership organisation representing and advocating for farmers across New South Wales. They provide a strong, trusted voice, delivering evidence-based policy, advocacy, and support to help farmers succeed. With deep connections across government, industry, and communities, NSW Farmers drives outcomes that support a sustainable, productive, and profitable agricultural sector.

About the Opportunity
This newly created role is central to shaping NSW agricultural policy across livestock and rural affairs. You’ll coordinate policy committees, engage with members, and deliver submissions, reports, and advocacy strategies. Balancing reactive and proactive work, you’ll respond to emerging issues, support long-term planning, and represent NSW Farmers with government, industry, and stakeholders, influencing key decisions and driving tangible outcomes for farmers across NSW.

This role is ideally based in the St Leonards office, although we will consider candidates in regional NSW for fully remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver evidence-based policy positions and advocacy strategies.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform submissions, reports, and briefings.
• Provide secretariat support for policy committees, including agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Engage with members, peak bodies, industry stakeholders, and government to represent policy positions.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and provide timely advice.
• Contribute to strategic advocacy planning, pre-budget submissions, and annual policy priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior government officials, ministerial officers, and industry leaders.
• Support cross-functional projects with Communications & Engagement and other teams.

To be successful, you will have:

• Strong knowledge or understanding of agriculture, commodities, and rural affairs.
• Experience in policy, government relations, advocacy, or research.
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to construct clear, coherent arguments and lead with ideas.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and committees simultaneously.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in agriculture, business, law, economics, or a related field.
• Integrity and credibility across committees, members, and government.
• A collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset.
• Passionate about Australian agriculture and eager to make an impact.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Influence policy that directly impacts farmers and regional communities.
• Join a high-performing, collaborative, and supportive team.
• Work flexibly in a hybrid environment with professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to meaningful, sector-wide outcomes and member-driven initiatives.

Make an impact where it matters. Bring your passion for agriculture to NSW Farmers. Please apply via this link: https://www.beaumontpeople.com.au/job-details/senior-policy-adviser-agriculture-in-associations-memberships-jobs-1486960

For more information, contact Alyssa Long at Alyssa@beaumontpeople.com.au or 02 9093 4907

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