Recruitment open for Chair of Dairy Food Safety Victoria

10 October 2024

Applications are now open to join Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) Board as the Chair.

The Minister for Agriculture will appoint the Chair for a term of up to three years. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading a seven-member board to help improve food safety standards across the Victorian dairy industry.

Agriculture Victoria Executive Director of Regulatory Policy and Programs, Dr Trevor Pisciotta, said the chosen candidate will lead the strategic direction of DFSV.

“We’re looking for a Chair with board experience and relevant skills and background in the dairy industry, public sector, public health, food safety, regulation and regulated industries, stakeholder engagement and corporate governance”, said Dr Pisciotta.

DFSV’s objective is to ensure that the standards which safeguard public health are maintained in the Victorian dairy industry – including for the provision of safe, wholesome dairy products for consumers.

DFSV has more than 3,100 licensees covering all parts of the dairy supply chain. The regulator manages business compliance with the Dairy Act 2000 through various audit and compliance activities.

Key responsibilities of the Chair include (but are not limited to):

• Establishing the strategic/corporate plan, including strategic direction and performance objectives to meet the Victorian Government’s objectives and management of business risk
• Developing a respectful and open relationship with the CEO and organisation
• Embedding strong regulatory culture in the organisation and industry
• Providing governance of the organisation and productive and effective chairing of the Board
• Representing the organisation with professionalism and confidence, maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and industry, and a collaborative and trusted relationship with government.

Agriculture Victoria is supporting the recruitment process, which is open until midnight 27 October.

An open and competitive process is being conducted in accordance with Victorian Government policy.

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community.

For more information and to apply visit Dairy food victoria.

For enquiries reach out to media@deeca.vic.gov.au