Executive Director – Registration Management & Evaluation

Executive Director – Registration Management & Evaluation

• Be part of decision making that impacts Australia’s standing in the world
• Unique opportunity for a Senior Executive to influence & shape a world class regulator
• Excellent remuneration and benefits on offer

 

THE CLIENT

Our client is an agency of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.  It was established in 1993 to centralise the registration of all agricultural and veterinary chemical (agvet) products into the Australian marketplace.

The registration process involves scientifically evaluating the safety and efficacy of a product in order to protect the health and safety of people, animals, plants and the environment.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Opportunities such as this are rare! One of Australia’s key regulatory authorities is hiring an Executive Director, Registration Management and Evaluation to join the Senior Leadership team in Armidale, a regional city in Northern New South Wales.

This Executive Director role is available due to a retirement within the Agency and will be at the Senior Executive Band 1 Level.

With various employment options including fixed term tenures or permanent fulltime, relocation assistance and the option for sponsorship, this role presents the perfect scenario for a senior professional to work for a key government authority.

 

THE POSITION

Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Director will be responsible for the Registration Management and Evaluation Program. This includes product registration and permits for the approval of veterinary medicines and pesticides.

Working within established legislative and policy frameworks, the Executive Director is required to provide significant and detailed guidance on issues related to the assessment of applications, and address stakeholder concerns in relation to complex and sensitive matters associated with such evaluations.

Working with a high level of autonomy, the Executive Director is required to make sound decisions on issues that may significantly impact on the Authority, based on professional judgement, evaluating risks in the context of a complex regulatory environment.

The Executive Director will also manage relationships with external service providers, internal and external clients and stakeholders, including commonwealth, state and industry bodies and non-government organisations.

 

REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in your application, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Doctorate level qualifications highly desirable in a relevant scientific discipline such as agricultural science; horticultural science; veterinary medicine; toxicology; biotechnology; plant pathology; entomology; veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics; pharmaceutical science; microbiology; or chemical regulation

• Substantial experience (>10 years) as a leader of a diverse team of specialist scientific staff across multiple locations, preferably in a regulatory environment

• Resilient, confident scientific leader with demonstrated experience in building and sustaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated experience in summarising complex scientific material from multiple sources to produce concise advice on complex, technical regulatory decisions that may be controversial in nature
• Excellent people and negotiation skills, highly developed communication skills and the ability to work collegiately with a broad range of stakeholders from industry, government and the wider community
• Demonstrated ability to deliver government objectives and solve highly complex and high-profile issues including in relation to contentious scientific subject matter
• Proven experience in providing sound advice on potentially sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact, and in identifying and addressing potential risks to business operations and the reputation of the agency
• Experience in monitoring and reviewing regulatory systems and processes to ensure they are efficient, effective, and responsive to changing markets
• A strong understanding of public administration with a particular focus on sound financial management and governance practices in public service.

• The ability to represent the Authority in a range of forums

 

APPLICATIONS

To have a confidential discussion about this role, you can call Helen during office hours, Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm AEDT on +61 3 9516 0100. Alternatively,  text +61 438 620 434 anytime to organize a suitable time to talk during or after office hours, including Saturdays and Sundays. If you would like to enquire electronically, please email [email protected]

To apply, please click the “Apply Now” button to send your resume and a covering letter to CS Executive Group.

Applicants being considered for shortlisting for this role will be asked by CS Executive Group to complete formal selection criteria.

Applications close 30^th August 2020.

 

THANK YOU

CS Executive Group would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to apply for this role.