Regulatory Risk Manager: Science & Compliance

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority; Canberra; Hybride; AUD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority in Canberra invites applications from motivated science professionals for risk management and evaluative roles across agricultural chemicals, veterinary medicines and related science streams.

Locations include Canberra ACT or regional Armidale NSW, with flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to contribute to high‑level regulatory outcomes in Australia’s public service.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Ability to develop knowledge of the APVMA’s regulatory framework and risk assessment principles.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate and provide pragmatic advice on complex scientific information.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise a complex workload, while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and meeting legislative and organisational timeframes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, and develop and support complex relationships.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilités

• Analysing and evaluating scientific and/or technical information related to manufacturing (chemistry), efficacy, safety, residues, and environmental impact of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
• Applying risk assessment and management principles to applications of varying complexity.
• Considering scientific advice and the legislative framework to make recommendations to the decision maker on the registration of agricultural chemicals and veterinary products and variation of registered chemicals particulars.
• Ensuring knowledge of, and compliance with, legislative frameworks and agency guidelines.
• Preparing high-quality written documents and correspondence incorporating scientific and technical information for decision makers, applicants, and other stakeholders.
• Building and sustaining positive relationships with team members, and with internal and external stakeholders, and working to resolve issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Maintaining an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the APVMA, including an understanding of the Australian Public Service operating environment more broadly.
• Adhering to confidential commercial information (CCI) provisions at all times.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Formation

Tertiary qualification in science

Description du poste

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority in Canberra invites applications from motivated science professionals for risk management and evaluative roles across agricultural chemicals, veterinary medicines and related science streams.

Locations include Canberra ACT or regional Armidale NSW, with flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to contribute to high‑level regulatory outcomes in Australia’s public service.