Senior Adviser

• Perth
• $114,440 - $128,568 per annum plus 15.4% employer superannuation contribution

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) is Australia's independent expert regulator for health and safety, structural integrity, well integrity and environmental management for all offshore energy operations and greenhouse gas storage activities in Commonwealth waters and in coastal waters where regulatory powers and functions have been conferred.

NOPSEMA also administers the functions of the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR), for the offshore renewables industry. This includes the regulation of work health and safety, infrastructure integrity, and environmental management for offshore renewable energy infrastructure activities.

Working with NOPSEMA provides an opportunity to make a real difference to people working in Australia's offshore energy industry.

Are you a strong communicator who enjoys engaging with internal and government stakeholders to inform meaningful policy, regulatory and legislative change? Then this opportunity could be for you

About The Role:

We are looking for a driven, results-oriented professional to join our Strategic Communications and Engagement team as a Senior Adviser - Government Affairs and Policy Reforms. This position is based in our Perth Office and available for a period of up to two years.

In this dynamic role, you will support NOPSEMA's involvement to cross-government priorities, reforms and initiatives led by policy agencies. You will help shape powerful narratives, influence key stakeholders, and drive strategic outcomes that matter.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Adviser - Government Affairs and Policy Reform, you will be responsible for:

• engaging and collaborating with NOPSEMA's government stakeholders in the legislative change process to identify opportunities, facilitate cooperation, and achieve outcomes.
• drafting ministerial briefings, parliamentary senate inquiry submissions, and responding to Questions on Notice.
• providing advice and support to NOPSEMA's divisions on matters that have policy, legislative and regulatory implications.
• supporting complex Strategic Communications and Engagement projects in conjunction with other Assistant Directors as and when required.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

Highly developed interpersonal, communication and influencing skills with proven ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships and communicate with influence.

Demonstrated experience in providing advice on government affairs, policy, regulatory and legislative matters or similar adaptable skills.

Proven ability to influence policy reforms and legislative change through engagement of government and other stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability in leveraging technical expertise to advocate effectively in policy development, design and implementation of legislative or policy reforms or similar transferrable skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within and across teams and manage upwards.

Experience in government relations, public policy, legislative change/processes, or public administration is desirable.

Why work for NOPSEMA?
As a highly skilled, agile, and competent regulator, our people are our number one asset. NOPSEMA offers competitive remuneration packages, five weeks annual leave, 18 personal leave days per annum, 15.4% superannuation contribution and flexible working arrangements.

Guided by our values of professionalism, ethics, independence, leadership and collegiality the decisions we make and the actions we take affect individuals, businesses, communities and the environment. Our people can make a difference. Grow your career in the offshore energy sector. Be a part of Australia's future and apply today.

NOPSEMA is committed to a fair, flexible, safe and rewarding workplace which allows for diversity amongst all its employees. Applicants who are First Nations people, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the closing date for this position is 10 July 2025.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date. Any applications received beyond the closing date will not be considered.

Please note this recruitment process will be valid for a period of 18 months and may be used to fill ongoing and non-ongoing positions within the Australian Public Service at this level or similar that arise over the 18-month period.

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