Senior Policy Officer – Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770772
- Agency: Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator
- Job Title: Senior Policy Officer
- Position Number: ASA/03860/26
- Classification: APS Level 6
- Closing Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Canberra
- Salary: $99,733 – $112,431
- Office Arrangement: Flexible (Candidates may negotiate a flexible arrangement)
About Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator
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.
Duties
- 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.
Eligibility / Notes
- Security Clearance:
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
How to Apply
Position Contact Ami Campe, 02 6265 9639
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=33A913CE-E7A3-D45C-CE6D-ED1BADA5
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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