SES Band 1 - Regulatory Science Branch Head - Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme Canberra ACT, Surry Hills NSW
Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) is seeking a talented and experienced executive to join its senior leadership team to help us aid in the protection of human health and the environment. As the Regulatory Science Branch Head , you will support the Executive Director's administration of the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme.
To be a strong contender for this important and challenging role, you will need to be forward-thinking, self-motivated, resilient, and adept at building relationships. You will have experience in using office-based digital tools.
Your strong leadership credentials and ability to engender trust and respect will be complemented by sound judgement, a strong focus on results, and the ability to resolve complex regulatory science issues in a public sector context, including by using your regulatory science experience, marshalling resources, and leveraging relationships.
You will have high-level regulatory science experience relating to chemicals (industrial, agricultural, veterinary or therapeutic) and a sound understanding of the expectations of Ministers. With extensive executive management experience, you will be experienced in providing strategic leadership and direction and building the capability of your team and the organisation more broadly.
The key duties of the position include: Significant leadership and management expertise working with and motivating diverse scientific and regulatory teams delivering substance- or product-based regulation in a tightly resourced and time-bound environment. Ability to foster collaboration and guide continuous improvement initiatives. Experience in or knowledge of Australia's chemical regulation framework, ideally related to industrial chemicals. Strong experience of applying scientific judgments in a regulatory context. Demonstrated technical expertise and the capacity to broaden your technical expertise. Ability to analyse complex, multi-faceted issues and develop reasoned conclusions that support regulatory outcomes within statutory timeframes. Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Strong organisational skills, including time management and dealing with competing priorities. Ability to consider emerging trends and challenges, identifying long-term opportunities ensuring business activities continue to evolve and align with risk proportionate regulation. Experience in engaging with internal and external stakeholders to explore opportunities and solve complex problems. Demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, model the APS Values, APS Employment Principles and promote compliance with the APS Code of Conduct and the Secretaries Charter of Leadership Behaviours (DRIVE). To be eligible for employment with the Department of Health and Aged Care , applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time an offer of employment is made. An applicant's suitability for employment with Health and Aged Care will also be assessed through a variety of pre-employment check processes, such as:
Satisfactory completion of a criminal history check, and where relevant, a Working with Children and Vulnerable People Check. Completion of a medical declaration and pre-employment medical (where required). Providing evidence of qualifications (where required). Notes Applications close Friday 15 November at 11:30pm AEST. Applicants are asked to quote reference number 24-AICISDIV-27302 to assist when making an enquiry. Employees perform their duties at one of the Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHAC) offices, in the locations specified in this advertisement. Remote working is possible and is negotiated with your manager on commencement. Flexibility can be negotiated with your manager to balance your personal and professional needs with the needs of your role and business area. RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: .
Getting to know the Department of Health and Aged Care The Department of Health and Aged Care is focused on achieving better health and wellbeing for all Australians. If you would like to join our team, and can meet our job requirements, we invite you to apply for a position with us to build better health, better care and better quality for all Australians. The department is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals are valued. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and cultures, so we can better represent the community we serve. The department welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, mature age people, people who identify as LGBTI+, and people with parenting and/or caring responsibilities.
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