• Join us in safeguarding environmental safety as Australia’s ag-vet chemical regulator.
• Contribute to meaningful work impacting on Australian people, animals and the environment.
• Unique potential for work-life balance with relocation assistance and flexible working.
• Open to all applicants.

 

Position summary

Are you a motivated science professional committed to scientific rigor and excellence? Keen to expand your skillset with a world-class regulator and step up your career in scientific assessment?

The Environment section of the Risk Assessment Capability (RAC) program have a vacancy for a Senior Assessor at the APS6 classification.

The Senior Assessor, Environment, will work with a team of highly experienced scientists managing all aspects of environmental assessments for existing and proposed new uses of ag-vet chemicals including the evaluation of hazard data, undertaking exposure assessments and making recommendations on the risks associated with these uses.

The Senior Assessor will be responsible for providing expert advice to internal and external stakeholders on environmental matters relating to agvet chemicals and assist in making regulatory decisions in accordance with legislation.  The Senior Assessor will prepare high level written material incorporating scientific/technical considerations to contribute to briefs to decision makers, and undertake special projects related to environmental safety.

More information on the position can be found in the Candidate Information Package below.

 

Our Ideal Candidate / Selection criteria

To be considered for these roles you will need the following essential criteria:

1. Appropriate tertiary qualifications relevant to the assessment of environmental toxicology or exposure assessment, including relevant chemical, agricultural or biological sciences.
2. A sound knowledge of the regulatory framework in which the APVMA operates in the assessment and approval of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, including some knowledge and/or experience of the use of chemicals within the context of current agricultural and veterinary practices in Australia.
3. Ability to balance workflows and prioritise workloads and tasks to deliver high quality outcomes in a timely manner.
4. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to evaluate, provide pragmatic advice and propose regulatory decisions on complex information in both data-rich and data-poor environments.
5. Ability to work in a team environment using effective interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with demonstrable evidence of well-developed written communication skills.

 

The folowing desirable criteria will also be assessed:

• Postgraduate qualifications in chemistry, environmental toxicology, agricultural or animal science or related biological sciences.

 

Contact Us

At the APVMA, we value your skills and potential. We provide a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where your contributions are recognized and appreciated. If the prospect of working for a world-class regulator sounds like you and you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply for this position today!

For further information on the position, please contact David Dall on (02) 6770 2553 or david.dall@apvma.gov.au

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the possibility of welcoming you to our team!

 

Please note that this role is being advertised as either ongoing or non-ongoing. If an offer of non-ongoing employment is made, the successful applicant could be employed for an initial period of up to 12 months, which may be extended in accordance with subsection 333E (1) of the Fair Work Act 2009.  The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised, may also be used to fill future similar ongoing and non-ongoing  vacancies.

 

 

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