Strategic Policy & Regulatory Reform Lead

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority; Armidale; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible working

Job summary

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority is seeking an Assistant Director, Strategic Policy and Departmental Liaison to lead reform initiatives and coordinate with industry, government and the community. You will analyse complex policy issues and drive evidence-based reform proposals within Australia’s national agvet framework.

The role emphasizes regulatory stewardship, stakeholder collaboration and strategic policy development, supporting executive leadership in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, influence and implement legislative, regulatory, and policy reform projects in a complex and sensitive environment.
• Highly developed management skills to foster a positive team culture and support senior leadership.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing priorities in a dynamic setting.
• Excellent people, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills with industry, government and community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic approaches to regulatory reform.
• Engage stakeholders to develop reform proposals and evidence-based options.
• Analyse complex policy issues and ensure regulations are fit for purpose.
• Liaise with other government departments and offices on legislative reform.

Skills

Policy reform

Regulatory policy

Stakeholder management

Change management

Negotiation

Education

Law degree

Job description

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority is seeking an Assistant Director, Strategic Policy and Departmental Liaison to lead reform initiatives and coordinate with industry, government and the community. You will analyse complex policy issues and drive evidence-based reform proposals within Australia’s national agvet framework.

The role emphasizes regulatory stewardship, stakeholder collaboration and strategic policy development, supporting executive leadership in a dynamic