Senior Executive Service Band 1

1 week ago


Barton, Australia Australian Public Service Commission Full time
Senior Executive Service Band - General Counsel – Legal and Policy

Canberra ACTThe key duties of the position include:
Your Role


Defence is seeking a highly qualified and experienced senior legal practitioner to fill the role of Assistant Secretary Legal and Policy (General Counsel) for the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Regulatory Design office (NPSRD).

The role will be responsible for the provision of legal advice, including on matters related to litigation and legislative creation, and support on a range of issues related to the establishment of the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator (ANNPSR) as well as the functions of an independent Defence nuclear regulator.

The General Counsel will work with staff in the NPSRD office to provide high-level legal advice on major, complex and sensitive issues arising from the creation of the ANNPSR, which may include administrative law, litigation, legislation, and legal policy.

The successful candidate will be required to have knowledge, skills and advanced professional expertise as a senior legal practitioner, as well as demonstrable experience in the application of law in a government setting at a senior legal practitioner level.

A proven understanding of the relevant environmental factors affecting the creation of a regulatory office, the relationship between complex issues and a sound grasp of Commonwealth frameworks, such as procurement, financial, employment and security, are all significant.

The occupant of the role must have high-level relationship management, influencing and negotiation skills, with strong leadership ability.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader, exemplify the Defence Values and Behaviours , and engender a culture of innovation and agility.

They will be self-aware, positive in considering and respecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives of others. They will demonstrate the capability to provide timely and accurate advice to senior leaders and Government on complex matters. They will have outstanding judgement, strategic awareness, and parliamentary and media acumen.

Note:


Whilst this position has been advertised through the Department of Defence, this position will move to a new Statutory Agency at a date yet to be determined by Government, in line with the announcement made by the Australian Government on 14 March 2023.RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy.

Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.


For more information visit:
Searson or Helen Innes at Executive Intelligence GroupContact Phone Agency Employment ActPS Act 1999Position NumberASG/05050/24Vacancy NumberVN Getting to know the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees.

Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job.

Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work.

Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few.

We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce.

To find out more about a career with Defence please visit

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