Evaluator

**Synopsis**:
Join a world-class regulator and c ontribute to people and animal safety in Australia.
Support good agricultural practices and contribute to outcomes of national significance.
Unique potential for work-life balance with relocation assistance and flexible working.
Open to all applicants.
Position summary
Are you keen to gain exposure to high-profile regulatory issues that intersect with environmental protection? Are you looking to expand your network across government, industry, agricultural chemical user groups and international scientific communities?
As part of the Agricultural Chemicals program, the Environment team focusses on:
Managing all aspects of the environmental assessment of agricultural chemicals including the evaluation of data and risk assessments.
Providing expert advice to other areas of the APVMA and external stakeholders on matters relating to the environmental safety aspects of agricultural chemicals.
Establishing technical policies associated with the technical assessment of agricultural chemicals.
**In the Evaluator role, you will have the opportunity to**:
Under supervision, prepare advice in relation to environmental safety assessments.
Assist team members across the APVMA through the preparation of assessment reports, and provide technical advice to staff as required.
Sharpen your expertise and problem-solving capabilities by analysing complex chemical data and contributing to evidence-based regulatory decisions.
Expand your network across government, industry, agricultural chemical user groups and international scientific communities.
Gain exposure to high-profile and regulatory issues that intersect with environmental protection, supporting good agricultural practices and contributing to outcomes of national significance.
Grow your career in a supportive team culture that values learning, collaboration and innovation.
To be considered for these roles you will need the following essential criteria:
Appropriate tertiary qualifications in environmental toxicology, chemistry, agricultural or animal science or any related biological sciences.
K nowledge of, or capacity to develop, an understanding of the regulatory framework in which the APVMA operates in the assessment and approval of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
Demonstrated high-level communication skills, including the ability to prepare documents and reports, and communicate clearly and confidently with clients, staff and service providers, and to represent the APVMA in a variety of forums.
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate, provide pragmatic advice and propose regulatory decisions on complex information.
Demonstrated experience in the conduct of risk assessments particularly relating to the environmental safety of agricultural chemicals, in data-rich and data-poor environments.
Well-developed interpersonal, planning, organisational and teamwork skills including the ability to determine workflow priorities and assume responsibility for delivery of organisational goals while maintaining a focus on quality and a cohesive team environment.
**The folowing desirable criteria will also be assessed**:
Postgraduate qualifications in environmental toxicology, chemistry, agricultural or animal science or any related biological sciences.
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Please note that this role is being advertised as either ongoing or non-ongoing. If an offer of non-ongoing employment is made, the successful applicant could be employed for an initial period of up to 12 months, which may be extended in accordance with subsection 333E (1) of the Fair Work Act 2009.