Do you get excited about applying robust risk assessment methods to evaluate product safety, efficacy, environmental impact, and trade implications, incorporating critical risk mitigation measures into product labelling? Are you a looking to broaden your technical expertise in regulatory science?

The APVMA’s Veterinary Medicines program is seeking applications for an APS6 Senior Risk Manager to manage and coordinate a diverse portfolio of registration, variation and permit applications.

Located in either Canberra ACT or regional Armidale NSW, you will gain experience in the Australian Public Service, have access to a variety of adaptable working arrangements, and contribute to the ongoing safety and availability of veterinary medicines in Australia.

Working within established legislative and policy frameworks, the Senior Risk Manager will apply expertise and technical knowledge within the Veterinary Medicines 2 team to manage/coordinate the workflow of registration, variation or permit applications to evaluate the safety, efficacy, trade impact and labelling, as relevant, of regulated veterinary chemical products within legislative timeframes. In undertaking this role, you will work on applications of varying complexity, be required to liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders, and take the risks and requirements of public health, work health and safety, animal safety, efficacy, trade risks and environmental safety into consideration.

The key functions and responsibilities of this position will include:





- Analysing and evaluating scientific and/or technical information associated with veterinary medicines registration, variation or permit applications.
- Applying risk assessment and management principles to applications of varying complexity.
- Considering scientific advice and the legislative framework to make recommendations to the decision maker on applications for registration, variation or permits of veterinary chemical products.
- Ensuring knowledge of, and compliance with, legislative frameworks and agency guidelines.
- Preparing high quality written documents and correspondence incorporating scientific and technical information for decision makers, applicants, and other stakeholders.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve application issues in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Building and sustaining positive relationships with team members and stakeholders.
- Maintaining an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the APVMA, including an understanding of the Australian Public Service operating environment more broadly.
- Adhering to confidential commercial information (CCI) provisions at all times.

To be a strong contender for the role, you will have:

Essential:

1.



Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated work experience in a relevant scientific discipline such as veterinary medicine, pharmacology and therapeutics, zoology, biology, animal science, physiology, medicines development/ manufacture or chemical regulation.
2. A well-developed working knowledge of, or ability to quickly develop, the regulation of veterinary chemicals, specifically the pre-market registration and/or approval of permits of veterinary medicines in Australia.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate and provide pragmatic advice on complex scientific information.
4. Ability to work independently and prioritise a complex workload, based on importance and urgency while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and meeting timeframes.
5. Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, develop and support complex relationships, and represent the Authority in a variety of forums.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team and train other team members as required.

Desirable:

- Demonstrated work experience in research, development, manufacture and/or regulation of (veterinary) immunobiologicals.

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.

📌 Senior Risk Manager (Australia)
🏢 Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
📍 Australia