Why YOU are important to us and what impact will you have on the Exports & Veterinary Services Division and the departments' goal. We make sure Australian exports meet international standards through inspections, audits and certifications. Our work helps expand trade by negotiating technical access for food and other products. We also manage quotas under trade agreements and represent Australia in setting global food standards. We work with industry and international partners to ensure Australia's export systems are trusted and efficient. From meat inspection and halal certification to managing digital export systems and tariff quotas, we support smooth trade operations and uphold high standards that keep Australian products moving into key global markets. Lead the design, integration and implementation of national/departmental infrastructure, workforce and culture-change initiatives that strengthen DAFF's regulatory assurance in export meat establishments. The key duties of the position include This is where you play an important role. Key responsibilities of Director Infrastructure Management include, but are not limited to: provide strategic leadership and oversight for national infrastructure in export meat establishments lead workforce planning initiatives for senior technical staff, ensuring continuity and future capability drive cultural change to improve communication, emotional intelligence, risk awareness, and collaboration demonstrate APS Values, resilience, and commitment to action. Ensure governance, risk management, and assurance processes are embedded in all initiatives and deliverables engage with internal and external stakeholders to co-design solutions that enhance regulatory outcomes and workforce resilience. Please note: This recruitment process will initially be used to fill one ongoing (permanent) vacancy in the section. The merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature.
