Senior Regulatory Risk Manager (Agricultural & Veterinary)

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority in Canberra is seeking Senior Risk Managers and Evaluators to join a merit pool and support vacancies across Agricultural Chemicals, Veterinary Medicines and related science areas. Positions may be located in Canberra ACT or Armidale NSW, with access to flexible working arrangements and experience within a world-class regulator.

You will apply scientific and regulatory expertise to ensure robust, timely decisions in a dynamic public

Qualifications

• Demonstrated work experience and a tertiary qualification in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Sound knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to apply, scientific risk assessment and risk management principles in a regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyse complex scientific and regulatory matters, apply risk assessment and risk management principles and exercise sound professional judgement to provide authoritative, risk-based advice.
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end assessment activities, balance competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes within legislative and organisational timeframes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, develop and support complex relationships, and represent the Authority in a variety of forums.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach colleagues, contribute to capability development, and foster a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.

Responsibilities

• Analysing and evaluating scientific and/or technical information related to manufacturing (chemistry), efficacy, safety, residues, and environmental impact of agricultural chemicals and veterinary products.
• 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.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve application issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Building and sustaining positive relationships with team members, including peer reviewing work and training other team members as required.
• 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.

Skills

Scientific risk assessment

Regulatory framework knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority in Canberra is seeking Senior Risk Managers and Evaluators to join a merit pool and support vacancies across Agricultural Chemicals, Veterinary Medicines and related science areas. Positions may be located in Canberra ACT or Armidale NSW, with access to flexible working arrangements and experience within a world-class regulator.

You will apply scientific and regulatory expertise to ensure robust, timely decisions in a dynamic public