Decommissioning Officers

• Perth
• $106,010 per annum plus 15.4% Super
• Good Life Balance – 5 weeks Leave – Option of 9 day fortnight

Addressing the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition is one of the biggest issues currently facing Australia. We are seeking professionals with the skills, ability, and passion to make a difference.

NOPSEMA (the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority) is the regulator for Australia’s offshore energy industry overseeing the safe and environmentally responsible management of offshore petroleum and renewable energy activities in Commonwealth waters. We are currently seeking Decommissioning Officers to join our team who are passionate about ensuring the safety and protection of the offshore environment.

About the role

We are looking for Decommissioning Officers with the ability to support the regulatory process as part of a collaborative team by:

• Assisting the Regulatory Specialists in the assessment of permissioning documentation for decommissioning activities.
• Providing support in the maintenance and improvement of decommissioning regulatory processes and procedures.
• Preparing materials for industry and other stakeholders i.e. reports, guidance material, advice.
• Assessing and reviewing petroleum title related compliance matters.
• Analysing regulatory reporting, Regulatory Management System (RMS) information and recommending appropriate regulatory response.

If you have proven experience and skills in the following areas we would like to hear from you:

• Experience in assessing and/or managing environmental / safety /well integrity impacts and risk in the marine environment ideally for decommissioning activities.
• Ability to investigate and systematically analyse environmental / safety / well integrity risks and management approaches.
• Project management skills and ability to provide team support in timely and efficient manner.
• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, engineering or equivalent or experience in relevant industry particularly offshore or onshore energy.

Why work for NOPSEMA?

As a highly skilled, agile and expertise-based regulator, our people are our number one asset. These positions are being offered as Ongoing (permanent) or Non-Ongoing (fixed term) positions in our Perth CBD office. NOPSEMA offers a competitive remuneration package, 15.4% superannuation, a great work-life balance with the option of a nine-day fortnight and five weeks of annual leave (plus additional purchase leave options).

Guided by our values of professionalism, ethics, independence and leadership, the decisions we make and the actions we take affect the environment, individuals, businesses and communities. Our people can and do make a difference.

Be a part of Australia’s sustainable energy 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 Nation peoples, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date. Applications received beyond the closing date will not be considered.

Please note this recruitment process will be used to fill Ongoing (permanent) positions and Non-Ongoing (fixed term) positions for a period of up to 18 Months. This recruitment merit process will be valid for a period of 18 months and may be used to fill Ongoing and Non-Ongoing positions at this level or similar that may arise during this period.