Communications and External Affairs Officer

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.

We are seeking an experienced creative
Communications and External Affairs Officer
to join the Communications and External Affairs Team in our Perth Office.

Role:

Reporting to the Assistant Director – Communications and External Affairs, this role will support a range of communications, media, and external affairs activities. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to build and maintain effective, professional relationships and offer creative solutions, project support and communication guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

As a skilled Communications and External Affairs Officer, you will assist in the management and maintenance of the content for NOPSEMA's intranet and external facing websites and writing and editing content for electronic and print communications.

You will assist in preparation and design of internal and external communications material including brochures, presentations, newsletter articles and regulatory publications.

You will also assist with the management of NOPSEMA's photograph database, contacts databases, and communications shared mailbox.

In this role, you will prepare correspondence that is audience appropriate and reinforces NOPSEMA's key messages and respond to stakeholder related matters and assist with managing stakeholder expectations.

The successful applicant will provide logistical support in event management including developing agendas, invitee lists, sourcing venues for conferences, workshops, and forums and assisting with procurement processes.

Your role will also cover providing support for inquires to the parliamentary services teams.

We would like to hear from you if:

You have demonstrated experience in similar communications roles, with website content management systems and desktop publication and graphic design programs.

You also possess experience in preparing written communication that is appropriate and tailored for the intended audience.

You have the ability to engage a varied audience and can work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate flexibility in event coordination with managing competing priorities in a vibrant environment.

You have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills and the ability to think creatively and be proactive in keeping abreast of communication channels and relevant legislation, policies and best practices in communication activities.

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, 18 weeks paid parental leave, 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.

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If you are an experienced communication professional, apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity.

Further information:

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Please note that the closing date for this position is
3 December 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.