The Chief of PBR is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to the PBR examination section comprising 15 staff. As part of the core leadership team, the Chief supports the Registrar of PBR (General Manager - POG) and other senior executives in the effective management of the end-to-end processes of the PBR section, to achieve IP Australia's corporate objectives.
To be a strong contender for this role you will be an experienced senior leader who is authentic, inclusive, and resilient, with a track record of managing complexity and risk, inspiring a sense of purpose building workforce capability and delivering quality customer service outcomes.
As a recognised senior leader in IP Australia, the Chief is responsible for all examination workforce production, quality, wellbeing, capability uplift, budgeting, and reporting, and providing strategic value to the General Managers, Deputy Director General and Director General.
The key duties of the position include
Provide effective administration of PBR in accordance with Plant Breeder's Rights Act **** and International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) standards
Provide excellent leadership and management to support team performance and the realisation of IP Australia's corporate objectives
Perform statutory functions of the Deputy Registrar of Plant Breeder's Rights and exercise the appropriate powers, authority and delegations under the Plant Breeder's Rights Act **** (Cth)
Be accountable for high quality customer service and service delivery meeting all performance expectations in a legislative environment
Drive continuous improvement in practices and processes to maintain alignment with regulatory requirements.
Shape policy, standards, and strategic direction across the PBR landscape, contributing to the effective administration and advancement of intellectual property rights in Australia
Develop relationships and engage with domestic and international stakeholders, representing IP Australia and on behalf of the General Manager
Oversee business operations and workflow processes, contribute to workforce planning and optimise resources to support operational needs
Lead data stewardship, management, and analysis to inform decision-making.
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