Assistant Director / Senior Legal Officer Nuclear Legislation & Conventions

Other
Canberra, ACT
November 16, 2023
Contract
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

The Role

  • Are you a highly experienced legal professional?
  • Are you an organised person who values planning to succeed?
  • Do you want to be a key contributor to Australia’s Defence Nuclear Powered Submarine capability?

If so, you might be the person we are looking for to be an EL 1 Assistant Director Nuclear Legislation & Conventions within the Australian Nuclear Powered Submarine Regulatory Design (ANPSRD) team. As the Assistant Director Nuclear Legislation & Conventions, you will assist in the development of complex legislation and legal advice on the legislative and regulatory framework and guidance, to the Australian nuclear-powered submarine regulated community.

The Assistant Director Nuclear Legislation & Conventions will be responsible for assisting with the creation and amendment of the regulatory framework including legislation, legal policy, directives and guidance materials, and liaising and engaging with international and domestic regulatory bodies to align and achieve Australian Nuclear Powered Submarine Safety Regulator outcomes.

Note: 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

 

About our Team

As part of the ANPSRD 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.

The ANPSRD team are deeply committed to the success of the establishment of the Australian Nuclear Powered Submarine Safety Regulator and are seeking people who share the same dedication. Your dedication, enthusiasm, and initiative, will enable you to contribute to the establishment of the Australian Nuclear Powered Submarine Safety Regulator, and meet some of the most passionate, intelligent and fascinating people from around the world.

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 EL 1 Assistant Director Nuclear Legislation & Conventions, you will be required to demonstrate a range of skills, however the specific competencies below are considered critical to success within the ANPSRD team.

  • Working with people – Understand and adapt to others, listen to, consult and support others.
  • Presenting and communicating information – Speak clearly and fluently, express opinions, present and respond to an audience and show credibility.
  • Apply expertise – Apply, develop and share specialist and detailed technical legal expertise.
  • Plan and organise – set objectives, plan, establish contingencies, manage time, resources and people, and monitor progress.
  • Coping with pressures and setbacks – Cope with pressure, keep emotions under control, balance work and personal life, keep optimistic, and handle criticism.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 30 November 2023

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASG/11312/23 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=19231BBA-284B-FB36-9EF4-D2323773C443