Directors - Offshore Renewables

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 us provides an opportunity to make a real difference to people working in Australia's offshore, energy industries.

We are currently seeking applications from senior professionals with extensive experience in providing leadership in the operations of a regulatory organisation and / or major hazard industry, with demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following:

application of a management systems approach to the control of hazards and risks.

strategic planning and governance (including risk identification and management).

developing, implementing and continuously improving frameworks, systems and processes to facilitate the delivery of regulatory functions and / or organisational objectives.

developing, implementing and streamlining regulatory frameworks in relation to work, health and safety, infrastructure integrity and / or environmental management.

to fill current vacant and future ongoing (permanent) and non-ongoing (fixed-term) management roles in our Offshore Renewables Regulation Directorate within our Perth Office.

As an experienced senior professional, you will be responsible for leading and managing a functional team of specialists and advisors to deliver the functions of the OIR in line with legislative requirements.

These management roles form a critical part of the leadership team for the OIR function and NOPSEMA's broader senior leadership team.

The key responsibilities of these roles encompass:

Providing strategic, operational and specialist technical advice and support to the OIR and the executive leadership.

Planning and managing the delivery of ongoing OIR regulatory operations including assessment, compliance monitoring, investigation and enforcement.

Managing and conducting regulatory and related stakeholder engagement with relevant external and internal parties including duty holders, government agencies, industry bodies and other organisations.

Maintaining oversight of the use of regulatory powers to deliver fair, consistent and reasonable regulatory outcomes under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021.

A pool of suitable candidates will be established from this selection exercise and may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Why work for us?

As a highly skilled, agile, and competent regulator, our people are our number one asset. We offer 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 renewables sector. Be a part of Australia's future and apply today.

We are 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.

If you are an experienced senior professional with demonstrated leadership experience and proven track record in a regulatory environment and/or major hazard industry, apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity.

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Please note that the closing date for this position is 12 September 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.