The Opportunity

The APVMA is looking to fill Senior Administration roles across our Registration Management Programs. The recruitment will also be used to create a merit pool for upcoming vacancies within the Business Enabling Services program.

Located in either Canberra ACT or regional Armidale NSW, you will gain experience in the Australian Public Service, have access to a variety of flexible working arrangements, and have the opportunity to develop your career with a world-class regulator.

The Role

In completing your day-to-day duties as a Senior Administration Officer at the APVMA, you may be required to utilise your personal judgement, analysis and problem-solving skills to make well-informed recommendations to your supervisors. Strong time management, prioritisation skills, organisational and communication skills are essential to this position across all programs.

Officers within the Registration Management program will work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and perform a range of tasks including the initial triage of applications and the assessment of non-technical applications.

If you are selected for employment within the Business Enabling Services program, you will be required to provide high-quality administration to support your team across different functions such as recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, records management, procurement and have exceptional customer service.

Our ideal candidate

To be a strong contender for the role, you will have:

1. Well-developed organisational and planning skills with the ability to effectively plan work and manage conflicting priorities to meet deadlines and assist in delivering high-quality outcomes during periods of high demand.
2. Demonstrated experience in performing administrative work requiring strong attention to detail, ability to be proactive and accurate record keeping skills
3. The ability to be flexible, adaptable, and work collaboratively as part of a team and establish effective working relationships across the agency.
4. Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally and effectively action verbal and written enquiries
5. Ability to contribute new ideas and identify opportunities for process improvements
6. Proficiency in using computer-based software and the ability to search, analyse and interpret information.

For more information, go to our careers page.

Want to know more?

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! Applications close on 3 April 2025.

For further information on the position, please contact Kim Roberts, Assistant Director Veterinary Medicines Administration on +61 2 6770 2493 or [email protected].

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.