• $114,204.00 to $128,605.00 plus 15.4% superannuation
• Contribute to the safety of Australian people, animals and crops
• Advance your career within the context of a high-performing federal government agency. 

 

About us

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) provides regulatory services for the supply of safe and effective agricultural and veterinary chemicals in Australia.

We strive to be recognised nationally and internationally as a best-practice regulator of pesticides and veterinary medicines that has the respect and confidence of governments, the community, the rural sector, chemical users and the chemicals industry.

We are committed to continuous improvement, scientific excellence, innovation and being a world class regulator of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.

 

About the role

The Registration Management program processes and evaluates applications to register products, permits and active constituents and manages the interface with clients. It is responsible for undertaking scientific assessment to ensure that agvet chemical products used within Australia are safe and effective.

The Assistant Director is responsible for conducting evaluation planning and performing quality peer review within the Pre-Evaluation and Quality team. This will involve providing specialist advice on the key risk areas necessary for the successful assessment of complex product variation and registration applications and applications that seek pre-application assistance for agricultural chemical products.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Supervise and managing staff, and liaise with other senior staff to manage work flow and resource allocation
• Analyse, evaluate and apply risk assessment and management principles to the assessment of complex scientific and/or technical information
• Provide expert advice on the interpretation of data, scientific reports, policies and procedures
• Exercise delegations and responsibilities while ensuring adherence to legal requirements
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues in an appropriate and timely manner

 

About you

To be a strong candidate, you will need a well-developed working knowledge of the regulation of AgVet chemicals in Australia and highly-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. You will demonstrate the ability to interpret data, scientific reports and exhibit strong written and oral communication skills. With strong management experience, you will demonstrate experience in conducting peer reviews, mentoring staff and managing team priorities.

Relevant tertiary qualifications or relevant experience are also an essential criteria.

For more information on the requirements of this position, please visit our careers page.

 

The benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in furthering their career in the Australian Public Service. The successful candidate will be asked to relocate to either Armidale NSW or Canberra ACT.

The role provides generous pay and conditions, including $114,204.00 to $128,605.00 plus 15.4% superannuation.

The APVMA is committed to a performance-based culture where flexibility is an accepted part of how work gets done. This means employees may access a variety of work arrangements including working from home, condensed work hours and part-time work.

 

Want to know more?

More information about the position, including the selection criteria to be addressed as part of your application, is available on our website at apvma.gov.au. All applications are submitted online through the APVMA Careers website.

For further information please contact Jarrod Lee, HR Officer on 02 6770 2446

 

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