Aps 6 – Nuclear Legislation And Conventions Legal Officer

The Nuclear Legislation and Conventions Legal Officer (APS6) is responsible to assist the Assistant Director Nuclear Regulatory Frameworks with developing and maintaining regulatory controls, through legislation, policy and guidance material, to address hazards and risks to nuclear powered submarines. The APS 6 will assist in the provision of legal and regulatory advice to the Australian Nuclear Powered Submarine Safety Regulator (ANPSSR). About our Team

The Regulatory Design team is an integrated civilian and military workforce that draws on high-quality and high-performing team members from diverse backgrounds and disciplines who embody Defence and Australian Public Service values and work every day with a nuclear mindset. As part of the Regulatory Design team, you will be working at the cutting edge of the regulation of Defence capability, supported by professionalisation pathways so you can continue to develop, along with unique and varied career opportunities. Our people are capable, committed and diverse.

We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration and prioritises safety and security. Our greatest asset is our people. We offer flexible working arrangements and a range of formal and informal professional development opportunities.

Our Ideal Candidate We are dynamic organisation-seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. Our ideal candidate will have knowledge of relevant legislation, international conventions, reporting requirements and Australian and International standards.

The candidate will have experience in a legal role with an ability to understand regulatory requirements and governance procedures relating to a regulatory office. The candidate will possess or have the ability to gain an understanding of the maritime and nuclear international conventions, contemporary regulatory Defence maritime Legislation and frameworks and the naval operating context. Experience with the process of legislative change is highly desired.

Please note NV1 is the base security classification. These positions will require the successful applicants to secure TSPV which will be conditional to their ongoing employment. This needs to be included in their advertising material.