Communication Coordinator

AMSA Level 4 – $87,891 - $101,891 + 15.4% superannuation

Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Coffs Harbour (WFH flexibility available)

Non-ongoing, fulltime (part-time considered), for up to 12 months

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to work on national campaigns
• Flexible working arrangements available

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join AMSA’s Corporate Communication and Media team to deliver engaging communication and stakeholder engagement activities that promote maritime safety and environmental protection.

You will create user-centred content and communication products for internal and external stakeholders for distribution across various channels.

You will be responsible for:

• coordinating communication activities and evaluating impact
• creating engaging content for diverse audiences
• supporting AMSA media operations and internal events
• assisting internal stakeholders with communication needs
• managing team mailbox and supporting communication projects

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  

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

• Experience developing and evaluating communication products and activities, including campaigns, for internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong writing skills and ability to tailor content for varied audiences.
• Understanding of digital channels including such as social media, email marketing, intranet, and website.
• Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to acquire an understanding of AMSA and its role in the Australian community.

 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 Sunday 16th November 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 Michelle Burke on 02 6279 5014.

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