Risk Manager

About the company and role:
We are currently seeking Risk Managers to join our client for a 6-month contract role with potential to extend. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safe registration and management of agricultural chemicals, supporting Australia’s agricultural sector and environmental safety.

Monday to Friday
Starting beginning of January 2026
Could reside in NSW or Canberra
Potentially WFH flexibility after initial training period

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Review scientific advice and legislative requirements to support registration recommendations for agricultural products.
• Evaluate technical and scientific information, applying regulatory risk assessment principles.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and issue resolution.
• Prepare correspondence, briefs, reports, manuals, guidelines, and policies to support regulatory processes.
• Ensure confidentiality of commercial information and compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Manage application workflow to achieve timely processing within legislated deadlines.

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in biology, agricultural or horticultural science, entomology, weed science, pharmacology, toxicology, or physiology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide advice on complex scientific issues.
• Excellent organisational skills to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines without compromising accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

In addition to this, you are someone who has a strong attention to detail and looks for opportunities to learn and develop new skills.

Need more information:
Please call Joanna on 0452 386 583 or John on 0416 815 890.

How to Apply:
Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Note: Applications only accepted from Australian / NZ residents with valid Australian work rights or temporary residents on work visas.

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Why Evolve Scientific Recruitment?
Evolve is an award-winning agency specialising in scientific/technical recruitment in: Pharmaceutical, Food, Biotechnology, Chemical, Petrochemical, Environmental, Health Services, Life Sciences, Mining and more.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.