Director - People, Culture and Safety

Description:

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 Director - People, Culture and Safety to join the fast-paced Human Resources & Safety (HRS) Team in our Perth Office on a permanent basis.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager - Corporate and Business Transformation, this role will lead the HRS function and the development of strategies, processes and systems to maintain a strong focus on health, safety, wellbeing and performance, in addition to driving transformational change through optimising organisational culture and improving employee engagement and diversity and inclusion.

Why work for NOPSEMA?
As a highly skilled, agile and competent regulator, our people are our number one asset. NOPSEMA offers highly competitive remuneration packages, five weeks annual leave, 18 personal leave days per annum, 15.4% superannuation contribution and flexible working arrangements.

Guided by our values of professionalism, ethics, independence and leadership 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.

If you are an experienced HR leader apply now and take the next step in your career with these exciting opportunities.

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.


The key duties of the position include
Key Responsibilities:

As a strategic 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 work health and safety, people management, employee relations, organisational development, and change management.

You will provide strategic leadership and operational management of the HRS function to ensure the delivery and continuous improvement of professional and effective services relating to human resources and safety operations, people and culture, and learning and development across NOPSEMA.

The successful applicant will partner with the Executive team and senior leaders to continuously improve workforce capability and planning, organisational design and culture, employee experience, and diversity and inclusion, by delivering tangible outcomes that drive engagement, agility and performance, to meet strategic and operational objectives.

We would like to hear from you if:

You are an accomplished human resources professional with the ability to apply your strategic thinking and leadership experience alongside your operational and technical expertise 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 strategic expertise and hands-on approach to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across multiple disciplines to effectively solve problems and drive the achievement of both divisional and agency goals and objectives, in a climate of significant organisational and cultural change.

You are an engaging and authentic leader, who motivates and inspires your team and others across the agency to deliver exceptional outcomes, ensure compliance with regulations and legislation, model best practice, maintain the highest levels of safety, and contribute to a great employee experience and culture.