APS 6 - $91,944 - $104,393 per annum plus superannuation
Circular Economy Division
Canberra, ACT
Who we areThe Circular Economy Division delivers a range of policies and programs that support Australia's transition to a safe circular economy.
Our work helps deliver the department's vision of an Australia that is prosperous because it is sustainable, with community and Country at the heart of our actions.
Chemicals are part of our daily lives.
They are in the clothes we wear, the furniture we sit on, and the electronic devices we use.
They improve our lifestyle, but also boost industrial and agricultural productivity and help control diseases.
Most chemicals are safe, but some can cause serious harm if they are not managed properly and end up in our soil, the air we breathe, our water, and the food we eat.
The Chemicals and Atmosphere Branch (CAB) plays a critical role in protecting the Australian environment and (indirectly) human health from the risks of harmful chemicals, synthetic greenhouse gases and ozone-depleting substances.
Our expertise informs work to deliver Government priorities to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, Australia's Paris Agreement targets and its commitment to transition Australia towards a safe circular economy by 2030.
Other government and industry programs related to our work include national actions tackling waste, and a new global treaty on plastic pollution.
We are a multidisciplinary team that is committed to these roles through undertaking a range of activities that are making a positive difference in the real world.
In the Chemical Assessments Section, our work requires a strong technical background in chemistry, or a closely related field, combined with a good understanding of regulatory and policy frameworks for chemicals.
We have a multi-disciplinary team of regulatory scientists with expertise in chemistry, ecotoxicology, environmental modelling, and risk assessment.
The Chemical Assessments Section is responsible for:
supporting effective regulatory decision-making by providing quality, fit-for-purpose advice on chemicals and environmental contaminants,
providing environmental risk assessments on industrial chemicals to the government's industrial chemicals regulator the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS),
participating in national and global networks that translate the best available science into effective advice on the assessment and safe use of chemicals,
developing new tools and methods for managing information and assessing risk,
the effective application of science in regulatory decision making.
The JobAs a Chemical Risk Assessor in the Chemical Assessments section, your duties may include, but are not limited to:
Under limited direction, contributing to environmental risk assessments of industrial chemicals and other technical advice that is consistent with legislation, established priorities, practices, methodologies, and policies.
Responding positively to technical feedback and peer review.
Working collaboratively in a team to deliver quality, timely, and influential advice.
Managing projects and contributing to improving the section's efficiency and effectiveness by upgrading processes and developing new technical guidance, standards, workplans and guidelines, with a focus on high-quality products.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders and assisting with stakeholder engagement activities (e.g.
meetings, workshops and correspondence).
Developing and maintaining an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation and policy frameworks, and Australian and international best practice approaches to risk assessment.
Supporting chemical risk prioritisation and assessment capability through the development of new tools and methods for compiling, managing, analysing, and communicating chemical and regulatory information.
What we are looking forKnowledge and experience
Experience in regulatory assessment of chemicals and working within agreed or statutory timeframes is highly desirable, along with demonstrated expertise and experience in the interpretation and evaluation of scientific data and information.
Experience in either complex risk management problems, or working with regulatory frameworks is highly desirable, and experience and/or knowledge applicable to analysing the risks to the environment posed by chemicals is ideal.
Skills and capabilitiesWe are seeking individuals with strong technical skills applicable to the risk assessment of chemicals, and an appreciation of regulatory systems for chemicals.
You should be able to clearly and succinctly convey an idea, concept or argument, focusing on key points and using appropriate, unambiguous and persuasive language in either written or oral form.
You will be assessed based on your ability to demonstrate the following skills and capabilities:
Communication: Clearly and succinctly conveys an idea, concept or argument, focusing on key points and using appropriate, unambiguous and persuasive language in either written or oral form.
The ability to develop and clearly communicate complex technical arguments to a range of audiences.
Working with People: Ability to build productive networks, maintain relationships and collaborate with others to achieve outcomes.
Think Strategically: Ability to critically evaluate scientific information and recognises links between interconnected issues, within a regulatory context.
Identifies and initiates solutions that are based on analysis of complex information.
Personal drive: Proactively delivers fit-for-purpose regulatory advice.
Seeks opportunities for personal development to fill skills gaps and grow overall skillset.
Achieves Results: Manages projects to achieve results, responds positively to change, and assists others to adapt.
Works with reasonable autonomy under limited direction.
Mandatory qualificationsTertiary qualification(s) (Honours or above) in one or more of the following: chemistry, ecotoxicology, environmental science, environmental modelling of chemicals.
Eligibility and other requirementsCitizenship
- To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
Pre-employment Check
- Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process.
This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period of 6 months.
For additional information, please read the Job Description below.
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