Policy Officer - Agricultural Systems, Environment & Sustainability

C3 Talent; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CANEGROWERS in Queensland is seeking an early-career Policy Officer to help shape agricultural policy and sustainability initiatives for sugarcane farming. You’ll work with industry professionals across policy, research and advocacy to translate knowledge into real-world outcomes for farmers.

You’ll engage with agronomy, farm inputs, environmental science and government stakeholders, developing submissions and communicating industry positions to decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in agriculture, agricultural science, environmental science or a related discipline.
• An interest in farming systems, agricultural innovation and industry policy.
• Strong research, analytical and written communication skills.
• The confidence to engage with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and take ownership of your work.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced industry professionals to contribute to policy, research and advocacy across diverse agricultural issues.
• Influence policy positions that support productive, profitable and sustainable farming.
• Explore discussions around farming technologies, GM cane, agricultural innovation and the future of farming.
• Build professional networks with growers, researchers, industry bodies and government stakeholders.

Skills

Research

Analytical

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Curiosity

Education

Tertiary qualification in agriculture/agricultural science/environmental science

Job description

Policy Officer - Agricultural Systems, Environment & Sustainability

For 100 years, CANEGROWERS has represented Queensland's sugarcane farmers. Today, we're looking for an emerging professional who wants to help shape the next chapter of this important agricultural industry.

From emerging farming technologies and agricultural innovation to environmental policy and sustainability, this is an opportunity to turn your knowledge, curiosity and ideas into meaningful outcomes for Queensland farmers.

The opportunity
Working alongside experienced industry professionals, you'll contribute to policy, research and advocacy across a diverse portfolio of agricultural issues.
You'll have the opportunity to:

• Influence real-world outcomes - Help develop policy positions that support productive, profitable and sustainable farming.
• Explore emerging technologies - Contribute to discussions around genetically modified (GM) cane, agricultural innovation and the future of farming.
• Connect science with practice - Work across agronomy, herbicides, farm inputs, research and development, and the adoption of improved farming practices.
• Build your professional network - Engage with growers, researchers, industry bodies and government stakeholders.
• Develop your voice - Research emerging issues, prepare submissions and help communicate the industry's position to decision-makers.

This isn't a role where you'll spend every day working on the same issue. You'll gain exposure to the commercial, scientific, environmental and political factors shaping one of Queensland's most important agricultural industries.

The ideal profile
We're looking for someone early in their professional career who is curious, motivated and ready to contribute. You might be a recent graduate or have a few years' experience in agriculture, agronomy, environmental science, agricultural research, government or policy.

You'll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in agriculture, agricultural science, environmental science or a related discipline.
• An interest in farming systems, agricultural innovation and industry policy.
• Strong research, analytical and written communication skills.
• The confidence to engage with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and take ownership of your work.

You don't need to be an expert in every aspect of agriculture or policy. What matters is your ability to think critically, communicate clearly and develop an understanding of the issues that matter to growers.

Why CANEGROWERS?
This is an opportunity to accelerate your professional development while contributing to an industry with a significant role in Queensland's economy.

You'll work with experienced colleagues, build relationships across government and industry, and develop skills that can open career defining doors.

Most importantly, you'll see how your work connects to decisions that affect real businesses, regional communities and the future of Australian agriculture.