Director - Risk and Internal Audit

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.

Role

NOPSEMA is recruiting an experienced Director – Risk and Internal Audit to join its Perth Office on an ongoing basis.

The Director – Risk and Internal Audit is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services to add value and improve NOPSEMA operations. The role assists NOPSEMA to achieve its objectives by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, risk management, control and compliance processes in accordance with the PGPA Act 2013, internal audit standards, and agency policies.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Prepare the development and implementation of the NOPSEMA’s strategic and annual risk-based internal audit plans, based on enterprise risks.
• Lead and deliver complex internal audits and reviews across financial, operational (regulatory), performance, IT, and compliance domains; aligned with Institute of Internal Auditors standards.
• Design audit scopes, methodologies, work programs and testing approaches in accordance with professional auditing standards or when necessary, co-source.
• Develop and maintain the enterprise risk management framework.
• Ensure alignment with the Commonwealth Risk Management Policy.
• Provide support to the Audit and Risk Committee to discharge PGPA Rule s17 responsibilities.
• Provide high-quality assurance to NOPSEMA’s Audit and Risk Committee and senior executives on the effectiveness of internal controls and governance arrangements.
• Develop and maintain an integrated assurance framework and the forward work program.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills who can deliver expert advice to ensure NOPSEMA’s financial and operational controls meet legislative, ethical, and governance requirements.

You will have significant experience in planning and executing risk-based audits at strategic and operational levels to ensure high-quality audit reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee, and drive innovation in audit methodology and data analytics. Your experience in leading and developing governance, risk, and compliance frameworks will assist you to oversee the design and delivery of NOPSEMA’s internal audit program.

You will lead a small team and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to enhance accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This role would suit a decisive, forward-thinking audit and assurance professional with excellent leadership, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills. Your ability to manage complex issues, mentor staff, and provide clear and authoritative assurance advice will be critical to your success.

You will be a strong team player, with the ability to take initiative to work flexibly, to shift tasks and to manage priorities to deliver on operational needs in a fast-paced environment.

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

If you are an experienced Internal Auditor, apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity.

Further information

https://nopsema.nga.net.au/cp/

Please note that the closing date for this position is 15 June 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.