Assistant Director - Human Resources and Safety Services
The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) is Australia's independent expert regulator for health and safety, structural integrity, well integrity and environmental management for all offshore energy operations and greenhouse gas storage activities in Commonwealth waters, and in coastal waters where regulatory powers and functions have been conferred.
NOPSEMA also administers the functions of the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR), for the offshore renewables industry. This includes the regulation of work health and safety, infrastructure integrity, and environmental management for offshore renewable energy infrastructure activities.
Working with NOPSEMA provides an opportunity to make a real difference to people working in Australia's offshore energy industry.
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Assistant Director - Human Resources and Safety Services to join the fast-paced Human Resources & Safety (HRS) Team in our Perth Office on a permanent basis.
Role:
Reporting to the Director - People, Culture and Safety, you will play a critical leadership role within the HRS Team, in the effective administration of HR Services and management of HR/Work Health and Safety (WHS) systems.
Key Responsibilities:
As a HR leader with extensive experience and knowledge, you will interpret HR policies and relevant legislation, advise on human resource and safety issues, and provide advice and support across the agency relating to people management issues. You will lead a small team of HR practitioners and engage with internal and external stakeholders to support the HR function.
As the Assistant Director - Human Resources and Safety Services, you are required to undertake complex tasks and work with limited direction. You are expected to be able to show good judgement and political awareness, and to work flexibly within a small team. You will be expected to make timely, effective decisions that show accountability and consider stakeholder impact while developing systems to promote accountability and team outcomes.
Your duties will include:
• Leading the team to deliver high quality advice to employees on conditions of employment.
• Interpreting and providing accurate, consistent and timely advice, both verbally and in writing. Tailoring advice according to the audience, including translating a complex employment framework into easy-to-understand information.
• Monitoring your own workload and that of your team, working collaboratively to prioritise urgent enquiries and process a high volume of correspondence.
• Other duties as directed to ensure the outcomes of the HRS are met, including working flexibly and the ability to multi-task and assist Senior Executive where required.
• Leading and delivering HR business improvement projects, while maintaining the delivery of other team priorities.
We would like to hear from you if:
You are an experienced human resource professional with the ability to apply your demonstrated experience and knowledge to drive positive outcomes within a complex and dynamic environment.
You have a reputation as a trusted advisor to Executives and senior leaders, underpinned by your credibility, collaborative style and exceptional relationship building, communication, negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills.
You leverage your strong HR expertise and hands-on approach to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across multiple disciplines to effectively solve problems.
Why work for NOPSEMA?
As a highly skilled, agile, and competent regulator, our people are our number one asset. NOPSEMA offers competitive remuneration packages, five weeks annual leave, 18 personal leave days per annum, 18 weeks paid parental leave, 15.4% superannuation contribution and flexible working arrangements.
Guided by our values of professionalism, ethics, independence, leadership and collegiality the decisions we make and the actions we take affect individuals, businesses, communities and the environment. Our people can make a difference. Grow your career in the offshore energy sector. Be a part of Australia's future and apply today.
NOPSEMA is committed to a fair, flexible, safe and rewarding workplace which allows for diversity amongst all its employees. Applicants who are First Nations people, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy 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 https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.
If you are an experienced HR leader apply now and take the next step in your career with these exciting opportunities.
Please note that the closing date for this position is 18 July 2025.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date. Any applications received beyond the closing date will not be considered.
Please note this recruitment process will be valid for a period of 18 months and may be used to fill ongoing and non-ongoing positions within the Australian Public Service at this level or similar that arise over the 18-month period.
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