Regulatory Chemicals Specialist

Device Technologies; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Device Technologies is seeking a Regulatory Chemicals Specialist to ensure compliance for industrial chemicals across Australia and New Zealand. You will work within the RAQA Premarket team, partnering with internal stakeholders and regulators to support business growth while maintaining high regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate brings chemistry/regulatory expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex requirements across the organisation in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience applying chemicals regulations in Australia (NICNAS/AICIS) and New Zealand (HSNO/EPA).
• Sound knowledge of GHS classification, labelling requirements, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing technical data, databases, and compliance records.
• Experience within the Australian or New Zealand healthcare industry is highly regarded.
• Experience with industrial licensing, dangerous goods, therapeutic goods, or related regulated product categories is advantageous.
• Experience delivering training, mentoring colleagues, or developing regulatory guidance materials is desirable.
• SAP experience is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance for industrial chemicals across Australia and New Zealand.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare regulatory submissions, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Provide guidance and training on regulatory requirements across the business.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Science / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

The opportunity…

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.

As our Regulatory Chemicals Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance for industrial chemicals and other regulated products across Australia and New Zealand. 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 healthcare technologies to market while 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.

You are a regulatory professional with a passion for chemical compliance and a strong understanding of the Australian and New Zealand regulatory landscape. Combining technical expertise with exceptional attention to detail, you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex compliance challenges, and are confident providing guidance and training to stakeholders across the business. You are proactive, organised, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic healthcare technology organisation.

Experience required:

• Tertiary qualification in Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent technical expertise.
• Experience applying chemicals regulations in Australia (NICNAS/AICIS) and New Zealand (HSNO/EPA), or a comparable regulatory framework.
• Sound knowledge of GHS classification, labelling requirements, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing technical data, databases, and compliance records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Experience within the Australian or New Zealand healthcare industry is highly regarded.
• Experience with industrial licensing, dangerous goods, therapeutic goods, or related regulated product categories is advantageous.
• Experience delivering training, mentoring colleagues, or developing regulatory guidance materials is desirable.
• SAP experience is advantageous

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.

Agency Disclaimer

Device Technologies does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or third parties. In the absence of a current, written and executed recruitment agency agreement, any resumes submitted to Device Technologies will be deemed unsolicited, and no fees or charges will be payable. Device Technologies reserves the right to engage, interview or employ any candidate submitted in this way without incurring any obligation to the submitting agency or third party.