- Perth
- Melbourne
- $74,881 - $287,431 per annum plus 15.4% employer superannuation contribution

About NOPSEMA

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) is Australia's independent expert regulator for health and safety, structural integrity, well integrity and environmental management for all offshore energy operations and greenhouse gas storage activities in Commonwealth waters, and in coastal waters where regulatory powers and functions have been conferred.

NOPSEMA also administers the functions of the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR), for the offshore renewables industry. This includes the regulation of work health and safety, infrastructure integrity, and environmental management for offshore renewable energy infrastructure activities.

Working with NOPSEMA provides an opportunity to make a real difference to people working in Australia’s offshore energy industry.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking existing ongoing APS employees (from APS3 to EL2) who are interested in a temporary or permanent transfer to NOPSEMA, in our Perth and Melbourne offices.

Applicants are encouraged to express their interest in potential permanent (ongoing) and temporary (non-ongoing) transfer opportunities under section 26 of the Public Service Act 1999.

NOPSEMA uses the register to access appropriately skilled and experienced individuals to contribute to the agency’s work across a broad range of expertise in various teams, in the following divisions:

- Regulatory Operations
- Strategic Regulation and Improvement
- Offshore Renewables
- Legal and Governance
- Strategic Communications and Engagement
- Corporate and Business Transformation

For more information about working for NOPSEMA, visit Your career at NOPSEMA | NOPSEMA.

Eligibility

- Employment with the agency is governed by the conditions outlined in the Public Service Act 1999. Applicants must be an ongoing (permanent)



APS employee at classification level between Australian Public Service Level 3 and Executive Level 2.
- You must be an Australian citizen.
- You may be required to undertake pre-employment checks, including health, character, and declaration of any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
- You must satisfy any mandatory qualification/certification/licence requirements or security assessment applicable for the position.
- NOPSEMA staff are prohibited from trading in oil and gas resources and / or offshore renewable electricity sector shares.
- If you have been notified that you have alleged to have breached the APS code of conduct, any movement will be deferred until the suspected misconduct action has been resolved.
- The date of effect (and duration) of the ongoing or temporary section 26 transfer must be agreed to by all parties (Agency Head of original Agency, Agency Head of the new Agency and employee).

How to apply

Your application should include a current detailed resume (no more than four A4 pages), detailing relevant skills, knowledge and experience in the area(s) in which you express an interest in working.

Please be aware that you will only be contacted if a position arises that matches the skills and experience as described by you in your application.

Applications submitted to NOPSEMA’s APS Section 26 (Temporary and Permanent) Transfer Register will remain active until 31 December 2026. If you wish to remain on the register after this date, you will need to re-apply.

How does a Temporary Register work





There is no possibility of employment from an application submitted through this register. To view current NOPSEMA employment opportunities, please visit our careers website Your career at NOPSEMA | NOPSEMA.

While your preferences outlined within your application will be taken into account, your details may be shared with hiring managers for roles across NOPSEMA, not necessarily aligned with your identified preferences.

Your application will be held online, and you will be able to access, retrieve and update your application and resume.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date.

Why work for NOPSEMA?

As a highly skilled, agile, and competent regulator, our people are our number one asset. NOPSEMA offers competitive remuneration packages, five weeks annual leave, 18 personal leave days per annum, 18 weeks paid parental leave, 15.4% superannuation contribution and flexible working arrangements.

Guided by our values of professionalism, ethics, independence, leadership and collegiality the decisions we make and the actions we take affect individuals, businesses, communities and the environment. Our people can make a difference.

Grow your career in the offshore energy sector. Be a part of Australia’s future and apply today.

NOPSEMA is committed to a fair, flexible, safe and rewarding workplace which allows for diversity amongst all its employees. Applicants who are First Nations people, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

RecruitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme, declare you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the position. For more information see https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

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