Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Act 2024

The Director‑General and Deputy Director‑General are to be appointed by the Governor‑General, by written instrument, on the nomination of the Minister.

A person must not be appointed as the Director‑General or Deputy Director‑General unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has the competence, independence, technical expertise and relevant experience to properly discharge the functions of the office.

A person must not be appointed as the Director‑General or the Deputy Director‑General if, at any time during the period of 12 months ending at the start of the proposed period of appointment, the person was a defence staff member.

A person cannot hold an appointment as the Director‑General or the Deputy Director‑General at any time when the person is a defence staff member.

The Director‑General and Deputy Director‑General are to be appointed on a full‑time basis.

The Director‑General and Deputy Director‑General hold office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.

The Director‑General and Deputy Director‑General may be reappointed for a further period or periods.

However, the Director‑General must not hold office as Director‑General for a total of more than 10 years.