The key duties of the position include The Role The Australian Naval Seaworthiness Authority (ANSA) plays a critical role in bringing nuclear powered submarines into service in the Australian Defence Force and supporting their ongoing operations. With responsibility for regulating the submarine (not the propulsion), there is significant work underway to identify and enact required regulatory changes and establish interfaces with the future Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator (ANNPSR) and other peer regulators. This role will lead the planning and delivery of strategic deliverables, business as usual tasks and ad hoc activities which: Support the integration of (NPS) into the Defence Seaworthiness Management System (DSwMS) and the new regulations coming in January 2026 under the Defence Seaworthiness Program; Support the identification and addressing of co-regulatory requirements with the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator (ANNPSR); Support the provision of review and advice on legislation, regulations, codes, standards, policy, and guidance material; Identify and provide analysis and guidance on relevant risks; and Provides subject matter expertise in support of the activities of the broader organisation. Note: This role, like all ANSA roles, will also be supporting the whole-of-ANSA project implementing a refined seaworthiness regulatory framework. It may also be subject to a change management process, pending upcoming organisational re-design. This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer. About our Team The Australian Naval Seaworthiness Authority (ANSA) provides the Defence Seaworthiness Authority (Chief of Navy) with independent assurance that maritime mission systems (warships, naval auxiliaries, and defence vessels) across the Defence Enterprise, comply with the Regulations as outlined in the Defence Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate will bring either strong regulatory expertise, or strong EL 1s capabilities and the aptitude and drive to build new expertise. We are looking for candidates who understand or can quickly gain an understanding of the applicable regulatory and operational environment and can apply that knowledge to deliver the requirements of the role. Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: Strong regulatory experience, or the ability to quickly gain it; An understanding of the applicable regulatory environment, or the ability to quickly gain it; Experience working with legislation, regulations, codes, standards, policy, and guidance material; Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills; The ability to create and convey advice and guidance to different audiences; and The ability to thrive in a changing environment.
