Senior Policy Officer

About this role

The Role The APS 6 Senior Policy Officer in the Regulatory Framework Branch will work under limited direction to identify, research and support the execution of complex strategic policies that will enhance the regulatory functions of the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator (ANNPSR). Primary responsibilities of the Senior Policy Officer role include: • Identification of policy issues and completion of broad ranging research and analysis activities • Drafting of strategic policy products including briefing material, internal agency presentations, and other artefacts • Working with multidisciplinary teams across the agency and within the Regulatory Framework Branch • Measuring and monitoring of strategic policy effectiveness to identify areas of improvement • Providing policy advice to support senior leadership and the development of future regulations • Supporting the development and implementation of processes, procedures and tools that support the delivery of high quality policy advice. About our Team The Senior Policy Officer role resides in the Strategic Policy Directorate of the Regulatory Framework Branch and will report to the Assistant Director Strategic Policy. This role forms part of a small, multidisciplinary team responsible for the identification of policy problems and the development and execution of sound, evidence-based solutions. Our team works collaboratively and prioritises a culture of continuous learning and development, meaningful engagement and curiosity to drive policy outcomes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to utilise their policy experience to explore a wide range of topics related to the regulation of Naval Nuclear Power activities and provide input to the maturation of the ANNPSR strategic policy function. Our Ideal Candidate As an APS 6 Senior Policy Officer, you will be required to demonstrate a range of skills. However, the specific competencies below are considered critical to success within the ANNPSR team. • Deciding and initiating action - Deciding, taking responsibility, taking calculated risks, taking initiative, generating activity • Planning and organising - Setting objectives, planning, establishing contingencies, managing time, resources and people, monitoring progress • Applying expertise and technology - Applying, developing and sharing specialist and detailed technical expertise, understanding other organisational disciplines • Delivering results and meeting customer expectations - Focusing on customer needs and satisfaction, setting high quality and quantity standards, working systematically, achieving project goals • Following instructions and procedures - Following procedures