Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority – Canberra ACT

Are you a motivated science professional committed to scientific rigor and excellence? Interested in applying your scientific expertise while working in a agile regulatory environment? Join us in shaping the future of agricultural and veterinary chemical products in Australia.

We are seeking Senior Risk Managers and Evaluators with a range of scientific, regulatory and risk management skills to establish a merit pool that will be used to fill vacancies across the APVMA’s scientific branches, including Agricultural Chemicals, Veterinary Medicines and Science and Assurance.

Located in either Canberra ACT or regional Armidale NSW, you will gain experience in the Australian Public Service, have access to a variety of flexible working arrangements, and gain valuable experience working for a world-class regulator.

Senior Risk Managers and Evaluators work within established legislative and policy frameworks to assess and manage regulatory activities relating to agricultural and veterinary chemical products. Depending on the area, this may include the assessment of applications for active constituents, product registrations, variations and permits, or post‑market activities such as chemical reviews, recalls, adverse event reporting and manufacturing quality and licensing.

You will apply scientific expertise and technical knowledge to manage work of varying complexity, ensuring regulatory decisions are scientifically robust, meet legislative requirements and are delivered within required timeframes. You will consider and manage relevant risks, including human, animal and environmental safety, efficacy and trade, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.





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.

We are seeking Senior Risk Managers and Evaluators with a range of scientific, regulatory and risk management skills to establish a merit pool that will be used to fill vacancies across the APVMA’s scientific branches, including Agricultural Chemicals, Veterinary Medicines and Science and Assurance.

Located in either Canberra ACT or regional Armidale NSW, you will gain experience in the Australian Public Service, have access to a variety of flexible working arrangements, and gain valuable experience working for a world-class regulator.

Senior Risk Managers and Evaluators work within established legislative and policy frameworks to assess and manage regulatory activities relating to agricultural and veterinary chemical products. Depending on the area, this may include the assessment of applications for active constituents, product registrations, variations and permits, or post‑market activities such as chemical reviews, recalls, adverse event reporting and manufacturing quality and licensing.





You will apply scientific expertise and technical knowledge to manage work of varying complexity, ensuring regulatory decisions are scientifically robust, meet legislative requirements and are delivered within required timeframes. You will consider and manage relevant risks, including human, animal and environmental safety, efficacy and trade, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.

The key duties of the position include:

Duties will vary by position and may include:

- Analysing and evaluating scientific and/or technical information related to manufacturing (chemistry), efficacy, safety, residues, and environmental impact of agricultural chemicals and veterinary products.
- 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 the registration of agricultural chemicals and veterinary products and variation of registered chemicals particulars.
- 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, including peer reviewing work and training other team members as required.
- Maintaining an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the APVMA, including an understanding of the Australian Public Service operating environ

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