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.
NOPSEMA is seeking experienced Environment Specialists across a range of disciplines to join our growing team of professionals in Perth and Melbourne within the Regulatory Operations and Strategic Regulation and Improvement Divisions to fill current and future vacancies.
At NOPSEMA, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a team of passionate, skilled and dedicated professionals who share your commitment to protecting the environment. You will make a real difference by helping to ensure that environmental impacts and risks from activities are effectively managed.
These roles will:
• support and lead reviews of environmental assessment and management proposals for offshore petroleum, greenhouse gas (CCS) and offshore renewable projects and activities;
• inspect business premises and offshore locations to monitor the implementation of important environmental management controls and take action where compliance issues are identified;
• share knowledge and work collaboratively with other Specialists to address regulatory and compliance issues; and
• support the effective regulation of the offshore energy sector, engage with industry and stakeholders where required.
Specific expertise and experience in assessing the effects of underwater noise on marine fauna or quantification and assessment of greenhouse gas emissions will be looked upon favourably.
If you want to make a difference, ensure that offshore energy projects and activities are implemented in an ecologically sustainable manner and have substantial environmental management experience, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to become an Environment Specialist at NOPSEMA and join us in our mission to create a safer and more sustainable future in the offshore energy sector.
Why work for NOPSEMA?
As a highly skilled, agile, and competent regulator, our people are our number one asset. 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.
Guided by our values of professionalism, ethics, independence, leadership and collegiality 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.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. 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 https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.
Further information:
For more information and to apply for these exciting opportunities visit:
https://nopsema.nga.net.au/cp/
Successful candidates will be required to complete the Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET), undergo pre-employment medical assessment and maintain medical fitness.
Please note that the closing date for this position is 10 March 2026.
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.
To apply for this job please visit nopsema.nga.net.au.