The Role
The role requires an appropriate mix of technical knowledge and multi-agency stakeholder engagement to deliver a significant aspect of the Australian Naval Nuclear Power program. It requires the skills, qualifications and experience to undertake two key efforts; supporting the establishment of ANNPSR policy for a significant national capability, and supporting the Regulating of that capability.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide a strategic level of expert advice on the assessment of emergency response plans for regulated sites as well as the regulatory audit, inspection, compliance and assurance of licence holders’ plans and field exercises related to emergency response that fall under the regulatory framework of the future Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator (ANNPSR).
- Generate guidance material (policies, manuals, guidance, fact sheets, procedures) related to Emergency Planning and Response regulatory matters, and prepare correspondence, briefs and reports for higher delegate and committee consideration.
- Require extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks, government decision-making and policy requirements to assist with nuclear safety regulation and licensing of emergency preparedness arrangements.
- Actively managing key stakeholder relationships and identify relevant stakeholders’ expectations and concerns to develop and communicate methodologies and practices to achieve outcomes.
About our Team
The Regulations and Licencing Branch is composed of a diverse range of technical and operational backgrounds working together to promote nuclear safety and compliance of the AUKUS program.
As part of the team, you will be working at the cutting edge of regulating the Australian Naval Nuclear Power capability, supported by professionalisation pathways so you can continue to develop, along with unique and varied career opportunities including:
World-Class Training & Development
Access structured learning programs, including specialist nuclear safety training, mentoring and opportunities for long-term overseas placements with US and UK partners.
Diversity of Technical Exposure
Every day at ANNPSR will be different, you will be working across technical challenges for both nuclear and non-nuclear systems, developing and implementing Australian first regulatory policy and working with national and international partners on achieving sovereign and trilateral goals.
Safety-First Culture
Work in an environment where safety, integrity, and accountability are at the heart of the organisation. Our nuclear safety culture is built on responsibility, respect, excellence and honesty.
Commitment to Growth
We invest in your development—building technical expertise and critical thinking skills so you can thrive in complex, high-pressure environments. You will work alongside Australian Public Service, Military and industry experts in multidisciplinary teams delivering capability.
Inclusive & Diverse Workplace
We value diverse perspectives and experiences. Your curiosity, adaptability, and questioning mindset will be encouraged in a collaborative environment that fosters a strong nuclear safety culture.
Our Ideal Candidate
As the Director Emergency Preparedness and Response, you will be required to demonstrate a range of skills, however the specific competencies below are considered critical to success within the ANNPSR team.
- Lead and supervise - Setting direction and standards, delegating, motivating, empowering, developing others, recruiting talent, delivering capability.
- Apply expertise - Applying, developing and sharing specialist and detailed technical expertise, understanding other organisational disciplines.
- Persuade and influence - Making an impact, gaining agreement, negotiating, persuading, convincing, promoting ideas, managing conflict.
- Relating and networking - Building relationships, networking, relating to all levels.
- Cope with pressures and setbacks - Coping with pressure, keeping emotions under control, balancing work and personal life, keeping optimistic, handling criticism.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 24 May 2026
For further information please review the job information pack, reference ANNPSR/02545/26 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=E4BACA93-B19A-A368-1D7C-ECED920EA8DC