Assistant Director

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
The Epidemiology, Surveillance and Laboratory Section provides epidemiological, diagnostic and other scientific expertise to support evidence-based policies, strategies, programs, standards and activities for animal disease preparedness and response as well as trade and market access. This includes providing leadership and coordination to strengthen national animal health surveillance and laboratory systems and networks.
The Job
The key responsibilities include:
Lead, support and communicate the development and implementation of policies and programs, especially relevant to diagnostic laboratory operations and disease preparedness and response.
Undertake research and analysis to provide advice on management strategies or improvements to national regulatory and policy frameworks.
Develop and manage projects within the department and/or through collaboration with external stakeholders and providers, including procurement and grant management.
Represent the department on various committees and forums to engage with governments, industries and/or other stakeholders and address national animal biosecurity agenda.
Provide input into the development or review of international policy and technical standards for trade in animals and their products as required.
Prepare briefings, correspondence, reports, and media releases as required.
Supervise staff and manage secretariat support to relevant national committees and working groups.
What we are looking for
Knowledge and experience
The following will be well regarded:
Sound knowledge of Australia's animal health systems.
Working knowledge or experience in diagnostics, laboratory disease investigation, biosecurity risk assessment and/or emergency disease preparedness and response.
Practical knowledge or experience in developing and implementing policies, programs and/or projects for strategic biosecurity objectives.
Sound knowledge or experience in managing and delivering science programs and projects.

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