The Role

• Are you an experienced risk management practitioner?
• Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced collaborative environment?
• 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 Assistant Director Risk Management within the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Regulatory Design (NPSRD) team.

The EL 1 Assistant Director Risk Management is responsible for driving the development and delivery of a range of risk management functions, including implementing and maintaining the future Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator (ANNPSR) risk framework and risk register.

You will be the responsible custodian of the ANNPSR’s risk framework and risk governance and provide an advisory role to support the Executive in understanding the future ANNPSR’s capability to manage risk.

You will steward systems of risk management and promote an open and proactive approach to risk that fosters collaboration, encourages debate and values independent views.

With excellent consultation skills, you will engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, using your self-starter mentality to exercise sound judgement, influence decisions, and set priorities to meet deadlines. As a proven problem solver, you will contribute to the development of operational policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Your curious mindset combined with your engaging, supportive and collaborative attitude will play a key role in enhancing the organisation's risk culture.

To be considered for this position you will have proven knowledge and experience in risk management functions and practices.

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 Risk 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 and technology – Ability to develop high-level Risk Management strategies and associated artefacts.
• Decide and initiate action – Take responsibility, take calculated risks, take initiative and generate activity.
• Analyse – Analyse information, probe for clarity, produce solutions, make judgements and think systematically.
• Persuade and influence – Make and impact, gain agreement, negotiate, persuade, convince, promote ideas and manage conflict.
• Formulate strategies and concepts – Work strategically, develop and set strategies and visions.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 20 April 2025.

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASG/02055/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=30B5D1A7-A88D-1644-478A-E3ACC23DC713