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Salary- $88,175 - $100,724 (plus Super and 10% BDCP)
- Canberra ACT
A Nuclear Regulatory Technical Officer – Assurance & Compliance is responsible to assist with regulation in the areas of facility licensing and safety (including nuclear installations) for the Australian Naval Nuclear Powered Safety Regulator (the ANNPSR).
The APS6 will provide advice on the assessment and provision of licences for facilities as well as the regulatory audit, inspection, compliance and assurance of facility licence holders related to nuclear powered submarines that fall under the regulatory framework of the ANNPSR.
The APS6 will also work with the Director and Assistant Director in the management of licence enquiries, the preparation of regulatory reports, and engagement with key stakeholder groups.
Candidates should have a good knowledge of, and compliance with, legislative frameworks, government decision-making and policy requirements.
You will have the ability to gain needed knowledge regarding the nuclear safety and radiation protection regulatory environment; and have a demonstrated ability to incorporate scientific, engineering and behavioural reasoning into safety regulation and compliance monitoring.
The additional payment is a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP) which enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the rate of salary otherwise payable under the Enterprise Agreement (EA) to some or all of the jobs within a critical occupation(s) or discipline within a workplace.
Applicants engaged into a BDCP position must consider the following. BDCPs provide remuneration in addition to the Defence Enterprise Agreement (EA). This arrangement is subject to meeting eligibility criteria and is subject to annual review. Should your performance fall beyond requirements or the eligibility criteria not be met, your eligibility for the BDCP may be reviewed and ceased.
It may also be ceased should you change positions or the requirement for the BDCP is no longer necessary, as determined by Defence. Should the BDCP be ceased you will be advised and your BDCP additional payment will cease.
Please note: Whilst this position has been advertised through Department of Defence, in line with the announcement made by the Australian Government on 14 Mar 23, this position will move to a new Statutory Agency with effect 01 Jul 24.
About our Team
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
As an APS6 Nuclear Regulatory Technical Officer, you will be required to demonstrate a range of skills, however the specific competencies below are considered critical to success within the ANNPSR.
- Apply expertise - Applying, developing and sharing specialist and detailed technical expertise, understanding other organisational disciplines.
- Learning and researching - Learning and understanding rapidly, gathering information, managing knowledge and ensuring organisational learning approach.
- Following instructions and procedures - Following procedures and instructions, time keeping, showing commitment, keeping to safety and legal guidelines.
- Coping with pressures and setbacks - Coping with pressure, keeping emotions under control, balancing work and personal life, keeping optimistic, handling criticism.
