Regulatory Affairs Associate - Cosmetic

Device Technologies Australia Pty Ltd.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Device Technologies Australia Pty Ltd. seeks a Regulatory Affairs Associate to ensure cosmetic product compliance across Australia and New Zealand. You will collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and regulators to manage documentation and respond to evolving chemical regulations.

The role supports business growth, helps bring innovative cosmetics to market, and upholds high standards of regulatory compliance within a dynamic organization in Australia and beyond.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent demonstrated technical expertise in science or engineering.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of chemical terminology.
• Excellent computer skills and database management.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication, both written and oral English, in person and remote.
• Ability to work well under pressure to deadlines.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Experience and technical knowledge of the Australian and New Zealand cosmetic regulatory environment e.g. Cosmetic Ingredient Standard, AICIS, HSNO, SUSMP, etc.
• Experience using SharePoint, SAP and Wrike.
• Experience with sunscreen regulation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance for cosmetic products across Australia and New Zealand, supporting document requirements internationally.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, suppliers and regulatory authorities to navigate evolving chemical regulations.
• Support business growth and help bring innovative cosmetics to market while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication (English)

Teamwork

Independent work

Organisational skills

Regulatory awareness

Proactive/motivated

Problem solving

Attention to chemical terminology

Regulatory communication

Sunscreen regulation

Education

Science or engineering degree

Tools

SharePoint

SAP

Wrike

Job description

Since 1992, Device Technologies has been dedicated to improving patients’ lives through leading edge technology and services, supplying hospitals and healthcare professionals with high-calibre medical solutions from around the world.Over 30 years, Device Technologies has developed a reputation for the quality, dedicated service and ongoing support provided by our people. With HQ in Sydney, the company continues to grow, representing over 200 trusted brands, and employing over 1000 highly skilled staff located across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Geared towards optimal performance, our culture is built on empowering our people to achieve their goals, aligning with wider business objectives. We focus on productivity, continuous improvement, career development and leadership nurturing to foster a superior workforce.

The opportunity…

As our Regulatory Affairs Associate - Cosmetics, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance for cosmetic products across Australia and New Zealand, supporting document requirements internationally. Working within Device Technologies RAQA Premarket Industrial Licences team, you'll partner with internal stakeholders, suppliers and regulatory authorities to navigate evolving chemical regulations, support business growth, and help bring innovative cosmetics to market whilst maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

About you...

At Device Technologies, we succeed through our commitment to five key values:

Delivering Innovation -We constantly seek new ideas, technologies, and approaches to meet evolving customer needs and market demands.Through our innovation we continually adapt and transform for our people, our customers and our future success.

Seeking Collaboration -By embracingcollaborationwe tap into diverse perspectives, skills, and resources to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and achieve common goals.

Taking Ownership -We embrace accountability and initiative.It fosters trust, collaboration, and empowers our people to drive success through proactive responsibility.

Practising Good Business -We strive to embody integrity, responsibility, and sustainability. It involves ethical conduct, transparency, and a commitment to social and environmental stewardship.

Championing the Customer -By placing customers at the heart of decision-making and operations, we enhance experiences, foster loyalty, and collectively strive to improve patient outcomes.

Our ideal candidate for this role aligns with these values.

This role is for you if you are a regulatory professional or recent graduate with a passion for chemical compliance and a good understanding of the Australian and New Zealand regulatory landscape. Combining a motivated attitude with exceptional attention to detail, you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex compliance challenges and are confident in communicating with various stakeholders across the business. You are proactive, organised and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation.

Experience required:

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent demonstrated technical expertise in science or engineering;
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good understanding of chemical terminology;
• Excellent computer skills and database management;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Excellent communication, both written and oral English, in person and remote;
• Ability to work well under pressure to deadlines;
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Experience and technical knowledge of the Australian and New Zealand cosmetic regulatory environment e.g. Cosmetic Ingredient Standard, AICIS, HSNO, SUSMP, etc.
• Experience using SharePoint, SAP and Wrike.
• Experience with sunscreen regulation.

At Device Technologies we are motivated by the opportunity our equipment provides to change people’s lives. We have a clear vision to ensure all our people feel valued and respected, can be themselves and can flourish as contributors to the success of our business.

Our promise is all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, disability, age and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.

Please note: Device Technologies will undertake pre-employment checks via our accredited background check provider for the successful candidate to ensure that Device Technologies is meeting legislative obligations and the information a candidate provides is accurate. For all roles, an offer of employment will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: identity check, reference checks, right to work in location (checks for visa holders), police integrity. By proceeding and applying for the role, you acknowledge our hiring process and agree to undertake the required pre-employment checks if successful.

It is also a mandatory requirement for certain roles within our organisation, where the successful applicant may be required to present certifications and/or vaccinations status as per role requirements. Evidence of certificates or vaccination status will be requested during the interview process by management to qualify fit for role and prior to any offer.