• Join a world-class regulator and contribute 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?

The Agricultural Chemicals Program of the APVMA is responsible for the assessment of the safety, efficacy, and trade risk aspects of applications for the approval of chemical substances, registration of agricultural chemical products, and approval of permits to use a chemical for a specific purpose.

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.

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:

1. Appropriate tertiary qualifications in environmental toxicology, chemistry, agricultural or animal science or any related biological sciences.
2. Knowledge 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.
3. 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.
4. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate, provide pragmatic advice and propose regulatory decisions on complex information.
5. Demonstrated experience in the conduct of risk assessments particularly relating to the environmental safety of agricultural chemicals, in data-rich and data-poor environments.
6. 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.

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 Jessica French, Assistant Director Environment on  02 6770 2348 or Jessica.French@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.