Managers - Legislative Support Team, Executive

Melbourne, Perth
- Applications close 1 October 2024

**About the Department**:
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.

Please see the APSC's APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.
**About the team**:
**About the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA)**

NOPTA is responsible for the day-to-day administration of petroleum and greenhouse gas titles in Commonwealth waters in Australia. NOPTA is the first point of contact for matters relating to offshore titles administration. The Registrar administers licences for offshore renewable energy projects, including transmission and related infrastructure in Australian Commonwealth waters. Staff supporting the Registrar are located within the NOPTA Branch.

**The opportunity**:
**About the Legislative Support Team**:
The Regulatory Support Team (RST) works alongside the LST and supports NOPTA's operations through liaison with the NOPTA Branch and DISR's Offshore Resources Branch and Offshore Strategy Branch on administrative, policy and legislative matters relating to the OPGGS Act. The RST also works with other areas of the NOPTA Branch to prepare submissions and input into various policy and legislative change, and reviews and develops procedures, guidelines and fact sheets that affect the operations of NOPTA in its titles administration functions.

The RST and LST managers, and their teams are expected to work closely together.

**What's in it for you?**:
At NOPTA we value innovation and encourage creativity. We strive for continuous improvement and have a unique and supportive environment where communication, collaboration and respect are at the forefront of everything we do. Join our team at NOPTA and experience a range of positive and inclusive benefits, such as:

- A values-based culture
- Role autonomy
- Individual and team-based work with a focus on outcomes
- Opportunities for remote and hybrid work arrangements
- Supportive, people-focused leadership
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
- The ability to identify and find practical solutions to complex legislative and regulatory issues and produce a range of documents to navigate challenging situations.
- Experience working within and providing expert advice on established legislative and policy frameworks.
- The ability to work under broad direction, with a concurrent need to resolve issues and deliver quality outcomes.
- The ability to focus on research, analysis and judgement to manage complex legal or regulatory issues.
- Proven ability to engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Proven experience in creating productive and collaborative relationships.
- For the manager role - Very good initiative and leadership skills, with experience in building a positive team and workplace culture, whilst managing staff to deliver complex projects within set timeframes.

**What you will do**:
You will ensure NOPTA and the Registrar meet their legislative and corporate obligations in relation to offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage titles administration and offshore electricity infrastructure licence administration, including the following key responsibilities:
**Manager - Legislative Support Team (EL2):
**- Lead and manage the Legislative Support Team.
- Create productive and collaborative relationships with DISR and DCCEEW legal branches.
- Management of NOPTA and the Registrar legal requests to DISR and DCCEEW, and review of legal responses.
- Oversee the drafting of legal requests on complex legal matters arising under the legislation administered by the NOPTA Branch, including administrative law matters, compliance and enforcement issues, and freedom of information.
- Work with the Regulatory Support Team and staff within the Registrar function to implement legal advice.
- Oversee the maintaining of the NOPTA Branch library of legal advice.
- Oversee the coordination of NOPTA Branch responses to FOI requests.
- Work with the Regulatory Support