Assistant Director Committees and Regulatory Analysis Support

$124,755 - $145,496 + 15.4 % super

Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney and Coffs Harbour preferred; other AMSA locations will be considered

Ongoing

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director Regulatory Analysis and Engagement, the Assistant Director Committees and Regulatory Analysis Support will lead the management of Policy and Regulation division’s domestic stakeholder engagement committees and groups. The holder of this position will also provide business support services such as information and content management and internal governance processes, including supporting AMSA’s Regulatory Reform Board. In addition, the position undertakes regulatory impact analysis under the Australian Government’s Regulation Impact Analysis and Regulatory Burden Measurement frameworks to support AMSA’s compliance with the Office of Impact Analysis (OIA) requirements. The position also assists in the delivery of the section’s work program, including policy projects.

You will be responsible for:

• Undertaking analysis and provide advice on AMSA’s regulatory change proposals, IMO Resolution assessments, regulatory costing under the Australian Government’s Regulatory Burden Measurement framework, OIA Preliminary Impact Assessments, the preparation of Regulatory Impact Statements (RIS), and OIA’s RIS carve-outs for AMSA.
• Representing AMSA’s interests in negotiations and correspondence with the OIA and other external agencies on matters relating to regulatory impact analysis, costing, consultation and compliance.
• Undertaking research and supports the development and maintenance of training and guidance materials to build staff capability in best practice regulation.
• Preparing and maintaining high quality documents, processes and procedures, forms and templates, data and tools, contact information and guidance to support the development of AMSA regulatory instruments.
• Managing AMSA’s stakeholder engagement committees, fostering collaboration, transparency and trust across internal and external partners.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining AMSA’s post implementation review and evaluation framework.
• Building and maintaining working relationships in AMSA, and with its customers and stakeholders, including other government entities.
• Reviewing and maintaining AMSA’s intranet sites for regulatory development and domestic stakeholder committees.
• Preparing and/or contributing to high quality, impartial and forthright regulatory discussion, advice, submissions, reports, papers and briefings.
• Leading ad hoc project work relating to the National Law policy framework.
• Preparing policy positions, drafting instructions, explanatory material and associated documents.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in this position, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent work experience, preferably in a policy or regulatory role relating to safety matters.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver results to a high standard in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team and engage with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake research and analysis, synthesising complex information to develop options or advice.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare briefings on complex issues and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and/or administer policy, regulation, legislation, preferably in relation to marine safety matters.

For more information about this role, please refer to the position description.

Note: Information about our terms and conditions of employment are contained in the AMSA Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2027

ABOUT AMSA

 The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is responsible for the safety of international shipping and domestic commercial vessels, protection of the environment from ship sourced pollution and search and rescue nationally.

AMSA offers unique and interesting career opportunities, and we employ around 450 people across Australia. To learn more about our organisation please visit our website.

AMSA BENEFITS

We are committed a supportive and collaborative work environment, which is why AMSA offers:

• Flexible work including work from home arrangements
• Health and wellbeing programs including annual flu vaccinations and a healthy lifestyle reimbursement
• An office-wide Christmas period shutdown (in addition to annual leave provisions)
• An ability to work for an organisation charged with protecting our marine environments and saving lives

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Diversity and inclusion are a priority at AMSA.

Our role means that we impact and influence communities right across Australia, this is why it is essential that we draw on the diversity of our people to successfully deliver our mission of “ensuring safe vessel operations, combatting marine pollution and rescuing people in distress”.

We are proud to have been recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2022-2023 by the Diversity Council of Australia, and continue to focus on embedding inclusive values within our organisation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At AMSA we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you might just be the person we’re looking for!

We encourage applications from people of all diverse backgrounds and are committed to supporting you to reach your full potential.  You can find more information about our diversity and inclusion commitments in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete your application on our website via the Careers at AMSA page by 11.55PM AEDT Thursday 23rd October 2025. You will need to provide:

• your resume (maximum of 3 pages)
• a brief cover letter (maximum 800 words) outlining what you will bring to this role.

For any questions regarding the role please contact Shontelle Chamtaprieo on 02 6279 5531.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact Human Resources on recruitment@amsa.gov.au

 AMSA does not engage staff under the Public Service Act 1999. AMSA engages employees under the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990 and our remuneration arrangements are specific to AMSA.