* Ongoing
* EL2 $153,852 - $173,760 per annum + 15.4% employer super contribution
* Canberra – ACT
Applications close at 11:30pm AEST, Sunday 21 June 2026.
The opportunity
We are seeking experienced specialists with strong technical nuclear safeguards expertise to undertake Director (EL2) Nuclear Safeguards Specialist Advisor roles, who will contribute to Australia’s national security, international reputation, and global non-proliferation objectives. You will apply your deep technical expertise and professional authority to lead complex, first-of-kind safeguards regulatory work, ensuring domestic regulatory oversight is robust, credible, and independent in upholding Australia's nuclear non-proliferation treaty obligations.
You will contribute to work of national and international significance through your ability to build, maintain and strengthen trusted relationships with domestic stakeholders, government and industry stakeholders, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). You will leverage strong technical credibility with international partners to shape and apply effective regulatory approaches in Australia’s nuclear landscape.
You will provide authoritative, expert regulatory advice on nuclear safeguards, drawing on your specialist knowledge to ensure decisions are accurate, timely and well informed. You will lead the application of the Nuclear Safeguards Act to complex and novel circumstances, including the design and implementation of first-of-kind regulatory frameworks, permits, compliance and enforcement approaches, and arrangements for international verification and reporting.
This role will suit people who:
* are recognised safeguards specialists with deep expertise and the ability to exercise independent judgement
* can work with complex and sensitive information and communicate it clearly and effectively
* are comfortable maintaining a strong focus in their area of specialisation while leading others
* can translate complex advice for senior decision-makers and strategic stakeholders
* ASNO operates in an open-plan environment with access to quiet spaces. Some roles require regular in-office presence due to operational, security or coordination needs. Flexible working arrangements may be available subject to role requirements.
For further information please refer to the applicant information pack.