The Role

• Are you an experienced learning and development practitioner?
• Do you have an eagerness to create and innovate?
• Do you want to be a key contributor to Australia’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine capability?

If so, you might be the person we are looking for to perform the role of either the Assistant Director Workforce Development or Assistant Director Training & Overseas Management within the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Regulatory Design (NPSRD) team.

The EL 1 Assistant Directors will be required to drive the development and implementation of effective training and development solutions to meet the evolving skill requirements of both technical and non-technical APS and ADF staff throughout the evolution of the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator (ANNPSR). This will include working closely with key nuclear and regulatory stakeholders in support of workforce development synergies.

You will also be responsible for the facilitation and support of overseas embedments and secondments for ANNPSR staff with our AUKUS partners.

Due to the unique workplace context and sensitive work undertaken, candidates may be required to undergo additional suitability screening or assessments.

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 an effective date yet to be confirmed.

About our Team

As part of the NPSRD 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 NPSRD team are deeply committed to the success of the establishment of the Australian Naval Nuclear Power 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 Naval Nuclear Power 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 Workforce Development or Assistant Director Training and Overseas Management you will be required to demonstrate a range of skills, however the specific competencies below are considered critical to success within the NPSRD team.

• Apply expertise – Apply, develop and share specialist and detailed learning and development expertise.
• Deliver results and meet customer expectations – Focus on customer needs, set high quality standards, work systematically, achieve project goals.
• Formulate strategies and concepts – Work strategically, set strategies, think broadly about the organisation.
• Create and innovate – Innovate, be creative, improve the organisation and devise change initiatives.
• Cope with pressures and setbacks – Cope with pressure, keep emotions under control, balance work and personal life, keep optimistic and handle criticism.

Application Closing Date: Monday 31 March 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASG/02053/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=EB011B28-319E-E572-E249-E3A853653403