CLIENT

Our client plays a vital role in shaping Australia’s environmental and energy future. The Department is responsible for delivering national policies and programs that support Australia’s transition to a circular economy, protect our natural environment, and promote climate resilience. Through science-based regulation, policy development and international engagement, our client works to safeguard Australia’s ecosystems, manage climate risk, and drive innovation in sustainability.

ROLE

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to manage and guide a team of regulatory scientists focused on the environmental risk assessment of industrial chemicals.

This team delivers expert risk assessments that contribute to the protection of Australia’s environment and human health. The team also engages with national and international stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and regulatory excellence.

Flexible or remote working arrangements may be considered based on operational requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of scientific staff.

Coordinate environmental risk assessments of industrial chemicals for regulatory purposes.

Review and provide quality assurance for draft assessments, ensuring scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Manage workflow to meet statutory deadlines.

Contribute to long-term planning and strategic direction of the team.

Foster collaboration across government and scientific networks.

REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates will meet the following criteria:

You must be an Australian citizen to be eligible for employment.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain, or already hold, a Baseline Vetting security clearance.

Tertiary qualifications in chemistry or a closely related field (e.g., toxicology, biochemistry, chemical engineering).

Experience evaluating the environmental risks of chemicals—including industrial chemical products—preferably within a regulatory context.

The ability to assess chemical fate, ecotoxicity, and environmental exposure in both data-rich and data-poor environments.

Proven experience delivering science-based advice on environmental risks.

Capability to lead, develop and manage a small team within a government context.

Ability to guide staff in interpreting scientific data within regulatory frameworks, ensuring assessments are scientifically sound and compliant with legislation and policy.

Ability to lead, prioritise and meet legislative timeframes under pressure.

Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to ensure risk assessments are scientifically sound and comply with legislation.

Excellent communication skills to convey complex scientific information to non-technical audiences, including policymakers and stakeholders.

Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with government, industry, and scientific stakeholders to support regulatory decisions.

APPLICATIONS

To apply, please click the "Apply" button and submit the following:

A cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and why you believe that you have the skills, capabilities, knowledge and experience to be considered for this role.

A customised current CV/resume outlining your experience, achievements and capabilities that will enable you to successfully undertake the responsibilities of this role.

Provide responses to the selection criteria listed below.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Review each criterion carefully and provide sufficient detail to support your application. Provide specific examples from your current or past role(s) and relevant context to demonstrate your experience and how you meet each of the key areas or points.

What is the extent of your experience evaluating the potential risks associated with the use of chemical products in Australia?

This role will require you to support staff and provide guidance on interpreting and evaluating scientific data related to the environmental risks of chemicals. Please provide a short summary of your experience in relation to the above core function of this role within a regulatory setting.

Please describe your experience developing staff capability through the provision of guidance, mentoring and regular feedback.

How do you communicate complex scientific information to non-expert stakeholders, including policymakers or the public in both written and verbal forms?

Please provide one or two examples to demonstrate your ability to build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders in your current role.

CONTACT

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact us via the email address [email protected]

THANK YOU

We would like to thank you for taking the time to apply for this role. Unfortunately, due to the large volume of candidates we can only contact those with suitable qualifications and experience. Please note, however, that your resumes will remain on our database and be considered for additional suitable roles.

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