- Join a world-class regulator and contribute to people and animal safety in Australia.
- Apply your scientific expertise, manage stakeholder relationships and contribute to regulating Australian veterinary medicine products.
- Unique potential for work-life balance with relocation assistance and flexible working.
- Open to Australian citizens only.
Position summary
Are you a motivated science professional committed to scientific rigor and excellence? Interested in applying your scientific expertise while working in a dynamic regulatory environment? Join us in shaping the future of agricultural and veterinary chemical products in Australia.
The Veterinary Medicines program at the APVMA is responsible for assessing and processing applications to register veterinary chemical products, approving active constituents for use in those products, and managing subsequent variations to existing records. The team also administers applications for short term permits, issues export certificates, and provides guidance and support to applicants and other stakeholders through the management of enquiries.
The Veterinary Medicines 1 (registration) team in the Veterinary Medicines program of the APVMA is responsible for evaluating and processing applications to register veterinary chemical products, approving active constituents for use in those products, and managing subsequent variations to existing records.
Working within established legislation and policy frameworks, Risk Managers within the Veterinary Medicines program will apply their expertise and technical knowledge to evaluate the potential safety, efficacy and trade impacts of veterinary chemical products and apply suitable labels. In undertaking this role, you will work on applications of varying complexity and will liaise and consult with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
In collaboration with other APVMA staff, you will also be required to manage your workflow to ensure that applications are processed within legislated timeframes.
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:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant scientific discipline such as veterinary medicine, animal science, biology, zoology, pharmacology, or animal physiology.
- Knowledge of, or experience in the regulatory and legislative environment of veterinary chemicals in Australia, and familiarity with international best practices related to preparing risk assessments for veterinary chemicals.
- 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, develop and support complex relationships, and represent the Authority at a limited number of forums.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and train other team members as required.
The following desirable criteria will also be assessed:
- Experience in either veterinary medicine, pharmacology and therapeutics, animal science, zoology, product development or chemical regulation (or other relevant disciplines).
- Relevant work experience in the APS.
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 Taseer Bashir, Assistant Director Veterinary Medicines on 02 6770 2436 or Taseer.Bashir@apvma.gov.au.
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.