The key duties of the position include:

The Role

The APS 6 Senior Policy Officer in the Regulatory Framework Branch work under limited direction to identify and execute complex strategic policies to support the regulatory functions of the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator (ANNPSR). Primary responsibilities of the Senior Policy Officer role include:

- Identification of policy issues and completion of broad ranging research and analysis activities.
- Drafting of strategic policy products including briefing material, internal agency presentations, and policy artefacts.
- Working with multidisciplinary teams across the agency and within the Regulation Frameworks branch.
- Measuring and monitoring of strategic policy effectiveness to identify areas of improvement.
- Providing and supporting the provision of complex policy advice to further agency priorities.
- Supporting the development and implementation of processes, procedures and tools that support the delivery of high quality policy advice.

About our Team

The Senior Policy Officer role resides in the Strategic Policy Directorate of the Regulations Frameworks branch.

This role forms part of a small, multidisciplinary team responsible for the identification of policy problems and the development execution of sound, evidence-based solutions. Our team works collaboratively and prioritises a culture of continuous learning and development, meaningful engagement and curiosity to drive policy outcomes.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to utilise their policy experience to explore a wide range of topics related to the regulation of Naval Nuclear Power activities and provide input to the maturity of the ANNPSR strategic policy function.

Our Ideal Candidate

As an APS 6 Senior Policy Officer, you will be required to demonstrate a range of skills,



however the specific competencies below are considered critical to success within the ANNPSR team.

- Deciding and initiating action - Deciding, taking responsibility, taking calculated risks, taking initiative, generating activity.
- Planning and organising - Setting objectives, pla
- Applying expertise and technology - Applying, developing and sharing specialist and detailed technical expertise, understanding other organisational disciplines.
- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations - Focusing on customer needs and satisfaction, setting high quality and quantity standards, working systematically, achieving project goals.
- Following instructions and procedures - Following procedures and instructions, time keeping, showing commitment, keeping to safety and legal guidelines.

Eligibility

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Getting to know the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator

The Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator is Australia’s independent authority for naval nuclear power. It is established under the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Act 2024. The agency is responsible for licensing and monitoring Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine activities to ensure they are compliant with the law, and take action if they are not. The Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator is accountable to the Commonwealth Parliament, which represents the Australian people. We are a small, independent Agency who offer flexible working arrangements and are committed to continuous learning through a range of formal and informal professional development opportunities. We offer a truly unique career chance for capable people with curious minds. Our team are committed to the highest standards of naval nuclear power safety regulation and are seeking people who share the same dedication.

📌 Senior Policy Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator
📍 Canberra