Director Infrastructure Management: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry ,(VN-0768340)

The Director Infrastructure Management role is about leading and delivering national infrastructure initiatives for the Export meat sector. Day to day you’ll drive workforce planning for senior technical staff, manage governance and risk, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to lift regulatory outcomes and workforce resilience.

About the Opportunity

Join the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in the Exports and Veterinary Services division. You’ll lead national infrastructure programmes that strengthen regulatory assurance across export meat establishments. Your work will influence workforce capability, culture-change, and governance practices to ensure Australia’s meat exports meet international standards.

We value resilience, professional integrity and collaboration. If you’re ready to drive measurable improvements in complex regulatory environments and mentor senior technical staff, this role offers a clear path to influence Australia’s trade outcomes and public service culture.

Duties (What You Will Do)

About You (Eligibility)

• Demonstrated understanding of Australian animal production systems and veterinary science
• Extensive knowledge of animal welfare principles and regulatory frameworks in export supply chains
• Experience in workforce planning, role design, and capability development in technical or regulatory environments
• Strong interpersonal and influential communication skills
• Ability to lead complex change programs and influence organisational culture
• Experience in governance, risk management and assurance
• Ability to translate strategy into operational goals and foster collaboration
• Resilience, professionalism and commitment to action
• Negotiation skills and the ability to tailor communication to diverse audiences
• Mandatory qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualification in veterinary science, animal science, agricultural science, compliance/audit, regulation or related discipline
• Must hold a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers’ licence
• May be required to perform occasional out-of-hours and weekend work
• Uniforms are provided for field operations where applicable

Important Information for Applicants

jOBS in AUSTRALIA FOR foreigners is a keyword integrated to highlight the global reach of public service careers. For eligibility, the vacancy follows APS recruitment rules. The information provided does not explicitly state visa or citizenship requirements for this role. In general, APS roles often require Australian citizenship or permanent residency, but specifics can vary by vacancy. Check the agency’s details or contact the listed recruiter for exact eligibility expectations.

Direct Answer

Based on the information provided, there is no explicit visa status or citizenship requirement published in the vacancy notice. As with most APS roles, you should expect that Australian citizenship or permanent residency is typically required for ongoing positions, but please confirm with the contact person listed below or via the agency’s apply page before applying.

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. If you choose to apply under the scheme, you may be invited to participate in further assessments if you meet the minimum requirements and declare a disability.

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Future Merit Pools

The merit pool from this recruitment may be used to fill future ongoing vacancies of a similar nature for up to eighteen months.

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