Agriculture Chemical Compliance Manager - Urgent Hire

Step into a role with Agsafe that offers a unique blend of responsibility and real-world impact. We're seeking dedicated individuals who enjoy travel and are passionate about making a difference. 

As a crucial member of our team, your primary focus will involve developing and implementing strategies to ensure compliance with the Agsafe Industry Standard, Regulations, and best practices within the agricultural chemical industry. 

This position requires frequent travel, offering you the opportunity to engage directly with diverse stakeholders and enact meaningful change on a national scale. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role that combines professional growth with the excitement of exploration, we invite you to apply now and become an integral part of our mission.

Key objectives

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with the Agsafe Industry Standard, Regulations, and best practices across the agricultural chemical industry.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with key industry stakeholders, including regulators, compliance executives, and corporate safety, health, and environment managers.
• Maintain and enhance the Agsafe Industry Standard, ensuring alignment with current regulatory and industry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across all aspects of Agsafe’s Member Services programs.
• Oversee the Quality Assurance programs for Agsafe’s premises and training, ensuring consistent high-quality service and accurate information.
• Develop and maintain training materials, including regular reviews for accuracy and relevance.
• Deliver specialised training, such as the Agsafe Masterclass to key stakeholders and their staff.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Agriculture or Science, or equivalent experience.
• Auditing experience or a willingness to undergo training in auditing procedures.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.

Experience and skills

• A proven ability to grasp and implement highly technical concepts in real-life industry situations.
• Strong understanding of compliance concepts and the ability to interpret regulations and similar documents.
• AgChem industry experience (~10-15 years is preferred, depending on qualifications and relevance).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Managerial experience in a technical environment would be an advantage.

How to apply

Submit your confidential expression of interest, including your CV and key competencies, to the Agsafe recruitment team at [email protected] by Wednesday, 15 May 2024. For further details, please contact the Agsafe office at 02 6206 6888.

About Agsafe

Established in 1993, Agsafe is a pioneering industry-led non-profit organisation committed to product stewardship in the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical sector. Originally initiated by the Board of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical Association (now CropLife Australia), Agsafe plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe transport, storage, and handling of AgChem throughout the supply chain.

Why work with us?

At Agsafe, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of industry stewardship programs, delivering vital services such as the Agsafe Member Services and Training program, as well as the drumMUSTER and ChemClear programs. Our members, spread across every Australian state and territory, encompass a diverse range of stakeholders, including retailers, manufacturers, transport, and logistics locations.