APS 6 - $88,408 - $100,378 per annum plus superannuation
- Exports & Veterinary Services Division
- Canberra, ACT
- Underpin market access and export certification for meat and meat products exported from Australia._
- Work in a motivated and professional team with a wide range of skill sets and backgrounds._
- City based location with flexible work options._
- Who we are
The Exports Division provides export inspection and certification services and develops strategies to gain, improve or maintain market access for a wide range of food, inedible products of animal origin, live animal and reproductive materials. It provides residue monitoring services to Australian primary industries and administers 40 tariff rate quotas for products to the European Union, United States of America, Indonesia and Japan. The division also includes the Codex contact point which coordinates technical input from both industry and government to develop Australia's position on international food standards.
The Residues and Food Branch is responsible for policy development, implementation and regulation of dairy, fish and egg exporters, and non-prescribed food, organics, animal by-products exporters and imported food. This includes the development of operational policy and guidelines, instructional material, technical training and its delivery and reporting and engagement of industry and government stakeholders. The branch is also responsible for the National Residue Survey (NRS) which conducts animal and plant residue testing for participating industries.
The NRS assists with the maintenance of market access for participating industries through activities such as the development and implementation of residue monitoring programs, testing services, providing policy and scientific advice on related issues and providing support in the resolution of trade issues. NRS manages monitoring programs for a range of animal and plant industries.
The JobThe duties of the APS 6 include, but not limited to :
Managing the NRS Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 : 2015.Providing technical and professional advice relating to NRS Quality Management System to internal staff and senior executives.Preparing and reviewing industry reports, policy, instructional material, and stakeholder meeting papers to progress the NRS QMS.Drafting and managing contracts.Engaging and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders, including animal producers, processors, and peak industry bodies, as well as other state / territory and commonwealth agencies and internal stakeholdersWorking across teams to deliver outcomes including understanding how your work impacts others.Representing the NRS in various forumsDeveloping and drafting communication products for both internal and external stakeholdersOther duties as requiredWhat we are looking forKnowledge and experienceSound knowledge / previous experience in quality assurance.Strong experience in delivery of operational programs, drafting / maintaining fit of purpose policy documents and instructional materials, coordinating stakeholders committees and forums.Skills and capabilitiesProject management skills.Strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.Strong written and verbal communication skills including an ability to communicate complex and / or technical issues effectively to senior executives, external stakeholders or clients.Be high performers who are motivated to work independently with limited direction and have a demonstrated ability to engage with other staff and manage significant issues or projectsWork collaboratively with colleagues to achieve work area and agency goals and enthusiastically support the development of a learning and innovative team cultureDevelop and support complex relationships with a range of stakeholdersThe ability to work across teams effectively.Have the ability to represent the NRS in a professional and informed manner when providing advice to stakeholders or industryHave sound judgement and an ability to work in a team, prioritise tasks and produce high quality work within agreed timeframes.Eligibility and other requirementsCitizenshipTo be eligible for employment with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry you must be an Australian citizen.Security ClearanceThis position requires a Baseline security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.