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Principal Policy Officer, Animal Welfare and WildlifeDepartment for Environment and WaterJob reference: 832650Location: 5000 - ADELAIDEJob status: OngoingEligibility: Open to EveryoneAbout the RoleThe Principal Policy Officer, Animal Welfare and Wildlife takes a leadership role in developing policy for advancing the wildlife sector and wildlife welfare for the future. This role will give you the opportunity to contribute to the implementation of the new Biodiversity Act and changes to the Animal Welfare Act and lead the process of wildlife and animal welfare regulation and management across the state. In this role your research and critical thinking skills will be vital for identifying emerging issues and analysing risks, and initiating, developing and delivering projects and policies to manage those risks. Your policy leadership experience, ability to make balanced and practical judgments backed by evidence, will position you to contribute to setting the direction for the management of wildlife in immediate emergencies and for the future.You will lead engagement and consultation processes in relation to policy and regulatory change with stakeholders from industry, wildlife permit holders, animal welfare groups and other Australian jurisdictions. Your ability to navigate disparate views, challenging questions and hold conversations on sensitive matters with a wide range of stakeholders, while maintaining a professional stance will be the key to your success. This role requires you to have a self-aware approach, where you know and can manage your own values and processes for dealing with challenging material to meet the challenges of managing wildlife and welfare.What can we offer you!Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work/life balance.Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.Salary Sacrifice Benefits.Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Meaningful and rewarding career.ContractOngoingDesirable QualificationsA degree or postgraduate qualification in natural resource management, animal welfare or community management related disciplines.Special Conditions #J-18808-Ljbffr