Regulatory Reform Lead for Explosives Regulator Design

Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Defence is seeking an EL 1 Assistant Director to lead the establishment of a new regulator for Commonwealth explosives. You will help design reform programs, governance structures and risk management to support government decisions and effective implementation.

You will work within the Commonwealth Explosives Legislative Reform Taskforce to coordinate cross‑agency engagement, policy translation, and deployment of a contemporary regulatory capability with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership through change and complexity.
• Excellent stakeholder management across boundaries and agencies.
• Experience in complex policy, regulatory reform or governance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive research and development of regulator options and operating models.
• Develop cost models and conduct analyses aligned with government guidance.
• Lead governance, risk and assurance frameworks for regulator establishment.
• Prepare briefing materials for ministerial and Cabinet processes.
• Mentor staff and foster a high-performing team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance design

Policy reform

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Public policy/law background

Tools

Cost-benefit analysis

Job description

Department of Defence is seeking an EL 1 Assistant Director to lead the establishment of a new regulator for Commonwealth explosives. You will help design reform programs, governance structures and risk management to support government decisions and effective implementation.

You will work within the Commonwealth Explosives Legislative Reform Taskforce to coordinate cross‑agency engagement, policy translation, and deployment of a contemporary regulatory capability with a strong emphasis on