The National OffshorePetroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority(NOPSEMA) is Australia's independent expert regulator for healthand safety, structural integrity, well integrity andenvironmental management for all offshore energy operations andgreenhouse gas storage activities in Commonwealth waters and incoastal waters where regulatory powers and functions have beenconferred. NOPSEMA alsoadministers the functions of the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator(OIR), for the offshore renewables industry. This includes theregulation of work health and safety, infrastructure integrity, andenvironmental management for offshore renewable energyinfrastructure activities. Working withNOPSEMA provides an opportunity to make a real difference to peopleworking in Australia's offshore energy industry.
Role:
NOPSEMA's StrategicCommunications and Engagement (SCE) Directorate plays a centralrole in the agency's stakeholder management, spanning ministerialand parliamentary engagement, policy reform, sector and communityengagement, media liaison, and crisis communications. TheDirectorate also provides secretariat support to the NOPSEMAAdvisory Board.
We are looking for a
Secretariat and Policy Officer
to provideadministrative, coordination and secretariat support across theDirectorate's core functions, including secretariat services to theAdvisory Board and support for NOPSEMA's crisis responsearrangements. This is a great opportunity for an organised,detail-focused skilled to work at the heart of a regulatoryagency, supporting governance processes that matter, while buildingexperience across policy, communications and crisismanagement.
KeyResponsibilities:
Provide high-qualitysecretariat support to the NOPSEMA Advisory Board, includingpreparing agendas and papers, taking accurate minutes,



andtracking actions in line with governancerequirements.
Coordinate AdvisoryBoard meetings end-to-end, from scheduling through to timelydistribution of materials.
Support the crisisresponse team when activated, helping prepare documentation,maintain records, and coordinate meetings.
Contribute to thereview of policy documents and whole-of-government initiativesas needed.
Maintain and updateNOPSEMA's records, systems and processes relevant to StrategicCommunications and Engagement, including corporate recordmanagement systems.
Build strong workingrelationships across the organisation to support collaborationon communications and engagement activities.
Wewould like to hear from you, if you have:
Experience providinggovernance and secretariat support — preparing agendas andpapers, coordinating meetings, taking minutes, and supportingdecision-making processes.
Administrativeexperience in a corporate, government or regulatorysetting.
Strongorganisational skills, with the ability to juggle competingpriorities, stay accurate, and meet deadlines.
Clear, confidentwritten and verbal communication skills, with the ability toengage a range of stakeholders professionally.
Proficiency acrossMicrosoft Office and collaboration tools — Outlook, Word,Excel, Teams and SharePoint.
Why work forNOPSEMA?
As a highlyskilled, agile, and competent regulator, our people are our numberone asset.




NOPSEMA offers competitive remuneration packages, fiveweeks annual leave, 18 personal leave days per annum, 18 weeks paidparental leave, 15.4% superannuation contribution and flexibleworking arrangements.
competitive remuneration packages
fiveweeks annual leave
18 personal leave days per annum
18 weeks paidparental leave
15.4% superannuation contribution
flexibleworking arrangements
Guided byour values of professionalism, ethics, independence, leadership andcollegiality the decisions we make and the actions we take affectindividuals, businesses, communities and the environment. Ourpeople can make a difference. Grow your career in the offshoreenergy sector. Be a part of Australia's future and applytoday.
NOPSEMA iscommitted to a fair, flexible, safe and rewarding workplace whichallows for diversity amongst all its employees. Applicants who areFirst Nations people, come from a diverse cultural or linguisticbackground or have a disability are encouraged to apply.
RecruitAbility appliesto this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for thevacancy 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
Please notethat the closing date for this position is
2October****
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Applications must be submitted by the closing date. Any applications received beyond the closing date will not be considered.
Pleasenote this recruitment process will be valid for a period of 18months and may be used to fill ongoing and non-ongoing positionswithin the Australian Public Service at this level or similar thatarise over the 18-month period.
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