Senior Legal Counsel

vor 3 Wochen


City of Melbourne, Österreich NOPSEMA Vollzeit

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, regulating 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. Role Reporting to the Executive Director/General Counsel, the Senior Legal Counsel plays a pivotal role in supporting the Executive and business areas of NOPSEMA through the provision of legal services focused on the interpretation, application and enforcement of offshore petroleum, environmental and safety laws. Key Responsibilities Exercise of regulatory powers. Decisions and decision‑making processes. Investigations and prosecutions. Enforcement powers. Commercial and Contract matters. Privacy law and Freedom of Information matters. Governance and integrity matters. Litigation and Dispute Resolution (Federal Court and Fair Work Commission). Policy and Legislative Review. Qualifications Demonstrated experience working in public and administrative law. Demonstrated experience or an ability to develop an understanding of working with or for a Commonwealth or State regulator. A minimum of 5 years post admission experience. You are a team player but can work independently and with flexibility. Benefits 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. Commitment to Diversity 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 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 Additional Information Further information and to apply visit Closing date: Monday, 24 November 2025 . Applications must be submitted by the closing date. Any applications received beyond the closing date will not be considered. If you have any questions in relation to the advertised position, please contact Oliver Young , Executive Director/General Counsel on . 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. Position Details Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Government Administration and Government Relations Services Location: Perth or Melbourne office #J-18808-Ljbffr


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