EL2 Directors Chemistry and Manufacture

9 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Synopsis:

Join a world-class regulator and c ontribute to people and animal safety in Australia.

Unique potential for work-life balance with relocation assistance and flexible working.

Position summary

Are you a motivated and skilled science professional with a passion for making a difference? Interested in making important contributions to the safety of people and animals in Australia?

Both Directors belong to sections responsible for evaluating the chemistry aspects of applications, including manufacturing processes, composition, specifications, stability, packaging and analytical methods. They will oversee the development of assessment reports for products, chemical reviews, and permits, which provide recommendations in line with statutory criteria.

More information on the position can be found in the Candidate Information Package below.

Our Ideal Candidate / Selection criteria

To be considered for these roles you will need the following essential criteria:

Highly developed leadership and management skills, including the ability to build capability and develop staff while managing deadlines and ensuring quality.

Demonstrated success in driving innovative approaches and implementing change within a specialist area.

The ability to exercise judgement, including in applying statutory criteria to make decisions based on technical information.

High level interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills. The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with clients, staff and coregulators. Ability to build and sustain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Demonstrated experience in overseeing the interpretation and evaluation of scientific information related to the manufacture and formulation of chemical products. Ability to evaluate, provide pragmatic advice and make decisions based on complex information.

The folowing desirable criteria will also be assessed:

Experience working in and/or knowledge of Australia's agvet chemical regulatory scheme or a similar chemical management scheme.

Familiarity with international best practices related to preparing high quality assessments for chemistry and manufacturing considerations of pesticides and veterinary chemicals.

Experience in formulation chemistry is desirable. A relevant postgraduate qualification is highly desirable.

Contact Us

At the APVMA, we value your skills and potential. We provide a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where your contributions are recognized and appreciated. If the prospect of working for a world-class regulator sounds like you and you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply for this position today

For further information on the position, please contact Ed Cram, Executive Director Agricultural Chemicals on or .

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the possibility of welcoming you to our team

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. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised, may also be used to fill future similar ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies.

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