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

Contribute to the development and maintenance of an appropriate suite of plans, frameworks, policies and procedures, with a particular focus on quality management and assurance.

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

Open to Australian citizens only .

Position summary

Are you passionate about playing a key role in building and operationalising strategies, frameworks and policies, which support leading governance functions? Are you excited to contribute to strengthening operational capability and enable transparent engagement and communications?

The Governance Risk and Assurance section plays a key role in building and operationalising strategies, frameworks and policies which support planning, governance, risk management, assurance and public transparency and accountability for the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). The section works to support the APVMA achieve its purpose, vision and strategic objectives and to be a fit for purpose second line of defence across its full range of functions.

The position is part of the Quality and Risk team within the section. The team is currently responsible for the following functions: Enterprise risk management; Quality management; Legislative compliance; and Business continuity.

Working under limited direction,



the Senior Quality and Risk Officer uses their technical expertise to contribute to the delivery of functions and the achievement of outcomes for which their team is responsible. They work as part of a small team in a multidisciplinary environment, possess an outcome focused mindset, embody a proactive approach to achieving results and exhibit strong professional ethics and judgement. They may also be asked to undertake work which contributes towards broader priorities and projects of the section.

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:

Demonstrated experience in supporting processes and projects relating to quality management and legislative compliance, including the coordinating and conducting quality assurance audits.

Demonstrated experience working as part of a team to effectively deliver services/functions and achieve outcomes for which it is responsible.

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing workplace, while applying strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail to consistently deliver high quality outcomes.

Excellent written and oral communication skills,



and the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships across a range of stakeholders.

Strong research, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to self-motivate, work independently and display initiative and confidence.

The following desirable criteria will also be assessed:
Tertiary qualifications in quality management, risk management, assurance, auditing or a related field.

Experience in the public sector and/or regulator operations.

Contact Us

At the APVMA, we value your skills and potential. We provide a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where your contributions are recognised 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 Danielle Powell, Assistant Director Quality and Risk on +61 2 6770 2516 or [email protected] .

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 non-ongoing or ongoing. If an offer of non-ongoing employment is made, the successful applicant could be employed 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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