Assistant Director Technical & Scientific Support …, Yallambie

Our organisation The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is the Australian Government's primary authority on radiation protection and nuclear safety. Our purpose is to protect the Australian people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation, through understanding risks, best practice regulation, research, policy, services, partnerships and engaging with the community. Section overview The Technical and Scientific Support team is responsible for coordinating and managing ARPANSA’s work program for delivery of independent technical and scientific services to a range of customers including the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator (ANNPSR) and ARPANSA’s Regulatory Services Branch. This includes providing governance oversight of technical and scientific support services, including consistency of service, quality of service, ensuring the agency is meeting obligations under a range of agreements. The team also provides strategic advice to the CEO and Executive Group concerning ARPANSA’s regulatory support services and engages across government including liaison with the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator, the Australian Submarine Agency, state and territory radiation safety regulators and other Australian Government entities. What we offer
- Values and behaviours that underpin a culture characterised by commitment, respect, delivery, inclusion and collegiality.
- Opportunities to engage with national and international stakeholders, in a context that values leading practice science.
- The opportunity to pursue your interests while contributing to the Australian community.
- A commitment to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued. We appreciate the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals and harness a collaborative setting. We actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds.
- Great working conditions including competitive salaries with 15.4% superannuation, generous leave conditions, flexible work practices, modern amenities, and free parking at both our Yallambie and Miranda sites. To find out more about the employment conditions at ARPANSA, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement via our website. Primary purpose of the role ARPANSA provides dedicated Technical and Scientific Services (TSS) to deliver independent regulatory, technical and scientific support to the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator (ANNPSR) and ARPANSA’s Regulatory Service Branch (RSB). This service is provided under a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with specific performance indicators. Robust governance systems are essential to ensure resilient and effective service delivery. In this role you will coordinate and lead administrative and governance support across the SLA lifecycle, assist with process implementation, track task progress, and manage projects and periodic reporting. The role will also coordinate across ARPANSA to marshal expertise to support discrete packages of work under the TSS framework. Please note that this role can be based at our Yallambie Victoria office, or our Miranda New South Wales office. Key accountabilities
- Lead and coordinate administrative, governance and coordination support to the ARPANSA TSS, with a focus on project management and periodic reporting.
- Assist in the development, implementation and updating of systems, guidelines, policies and procedures relevant to the function of the section, identifying opportunities to strengthen process, improve efficiency, and support organisational capability
- Provide authoritative governance advice and strategic support to the Principal Advisor and Scientific Director of the TSS on issues relating to ARPANSA’s engagement with ANNPSR and the nuclear-powered submarine enterprise more broadly.
- Build, maintain and influence effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders working collaboratively to design, implement, and embed robust governance systems to ensure resilient and effective service delivery.
- Coordinate ANNPSR and ARPANSA engagement through task management, secretariat support and managing visits.
- Ensure the provision of timely and high-quality technical and scientific products and briefing material exercising quality assurance oversight to maintain accuracy, consistency, and alignment with legislative, policy and organisational standards Our ideal candidate
- job specific capabilities To be considered for this position, you will possess tertiary qualifications or comparable overseas qualifications and/or substantial related experience, which are appropriate to the role and duties of the position. Knowledge and experience in project management, radiation protection, nuclear safety and/or regulation will be looked on favourably. You will have well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute effectively in a team environment, sometimes in a leading role, together with the ability to liaise with all levels of staff, clients and members of the general public. You will have the ability to consistently perform efficiently and effectively at a high level and the demonstrated ability to make well balanced and informed decisions. You will also have demonstrated experience in engaging stakeholders and clients. You must hold Australian citizenship and be prepared to travel interstate from time to time as required. ARPANSA requires all new employees to obtain and maintain a national security clearance as a condition of engagement. You must also meet required pre-employment checks as necessary. Selection criteria The selection criteria for this role are: 1. Demonstrated understanding of frameworks for governance and project management, including the ability to develop, implement and maintain systems, guidelines, policies and procedures to support organisational capacity. 2. Experience leading or significantly contributing to the delivery of scientific and/or regulatory projects, including monitoring progress, periodic reporting and identifying risks in a rapidly evolving work environment to achieve team objectives. 3. Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complex scientific information and tailor products to a range of audiences, including senior executives and stakeholders. 4. Possess an ability to work independently to effectively prioritise and manage competing priorities under pressure, and sound judgement and initiative necessary to meet deadlines and achieve results aligned with agency objectives. 5. Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain and influence working relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders, both internal and external, to facilitate section and agency objectives. Eligibility Employment with ARPANSA is subject to:
- conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999
- agency and role specific pre-employment security checks that may include, but are not limited to:
- entitlement to work in Australian
- national criminal history
- international criminal history
- professional memberships
- qualifications
- sanctions
- anti-money laundering & counter-terrorism financing
- ASIC banned & disqualified persons
- ASIC credit registered persons
- bankruptcy & national personal insolvency
- directorship
- global media check
- former Australian Government employer information sharing
- Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) security clearance eligibility requirements
- evidence of citizenship status required
- evidence of qualifications required of the role
- internal security assessment
- security clearance vetting
- the CEO of ARPANSA, or their Delegate, approving a Notice of Engagement. The Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website provides detailed information about the requirements for obtaining a security clearance at the required level, the documentary evidence you will be required to provide, the forms that need to be completed, and the relevant timeframes. Please ensure that you are able to provide the required evidence if you apply for the position. Failure or refusal to complete the required forms, or to comply with reasonable requests from AGSVA, will result in ARPANSA withdrawing your security clearance application, and your employment with the agency not progressing. ARPANSA is responsible for assessing how information relates to the agency’s security risks, as well as a person’s suitability for employment by the agency. ARPANSA will use the information you provide to undertake relevant checks in order to identify any factors or circumstances that pose a security risk to the agency and assess whether you are suitable to have access to the agencies non-public assets. You will be notified if you are assessed as unsuitable for employment by the agency. How to apply Applications can be lodged through ARPANSA Recruitment Portal. Your application should consist of a resume, and a ‘500-word pitch’ that considers:
- Key accountabilities
- Job specific capabilities
- Selection criteria. ARPANSA recognises the need for our workforce to reflect the community we serve and provide an inclusive environment that respects and values diversity. We strongly encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. RecruitAbility RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme applicants who choose to apply under the scheme will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy, where they meet the minimum requirements for the position. ARPANSA will provide reasonable adjustments or flexibilities in the recruitment process as requested. For more information visit: Merit pool The selection process will establish a merit pool that may be used to fill similar positions within 18 months of advertising. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ptwqu