Join a world-class regulator and contribute to people and animal safety in Australia.
Unique potential for work-life balance with relocation assistance and flexible working.
Open to Australian citizens only .
Position summary Are you an experienced science professional looking for the next challenge in your career?
Keen to make a meaningful impact safeguarding the quality of veterinary products in the Australian marketplace?
The APVMA's MQL and Assurance team is seeking applications for an Assistant Director MQL to manage, coordinate and administer the APVMA's GMP assessment schemes, evaluating risks in the context of a complex regulatory environment.
Located in either Canberra ACT or regional Armidale NSW, you'll gain experience in the Australian Public Service, have access to a variety of flexible working arrangements, and be at the forefront of licensing and GMP regulation for veterinary chemical products supplied to the Australian market.
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: Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a scientific discipline, such as pharmaceutical science, medical or veterinary science, chemistry or other related fields.
Demonstrated knowledge of the manufacture and regulation of chemical products and an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Highly developed planning and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently under limited direction.
Be quality focused, with in-depth experience in auditing or being audited (e.g., manufacture of pharmaceuticals or other chemicals, food supply chains, warehouses, TGA or NATA audits).
Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, represent the organisation, and liaise, influence and negotiate with staff from other sections.
Strong communication skills, particularly with either a technical writing background (e.g.
work instructions) or public/stakeholder engagement experience (e.g.
running community programs or events management).
Staff management or supervisory experience, with demonstrated resilience and a commitment to build personal and team capability.
The folowing desirable criteria will also be assessed: Experience in compliance, adverse experience reporting, recalling products in agriculture, veterinary or human pharmaceuticals.
Knowledge and understanding of operational excellence.
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 Malcom Hammond, Director MQL and Assurance on +61 2 6770 2385 or ******.
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.
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.