Head of Seafarer Certification
$183,171 + 15.4% super
Flexible (Canberra or other regional AMSA office)
Ongoing

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Seafarer Certification team carries out a range of functions relating to the training and certification of international and domestic seafarers. The Head of Seafarer Certification is a pivotal leadership position responsible for a small team of maritime professionals who delivery accreditation services for Registered Training Organisations and ensure compliance with the Australia’s international obligations for the training and certification of seafarers. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the delivery of a nationally consistent training and certification program for Australia’s maritime industry.

You will be responsible for:

• Manage Australia’s compliance with internationally recognised standards for training certification and watch-keeping, including co-ordination of Registered Training Organisations compliance, evaluation, and approval.
• Lead the development and delivery of a nationally consistent final assessment / oral exams framework, and the training and development of examiners.
• Lead the drafting of advice, reports and correspondence related to the certification and training of seafarers.
• Lead initiatives aimed at ensuring AMSA’s ongoing compliance with its international obligations, and the efficient delivery of a nationally consistent seafarer licencing program.
• Engaging with industry representative bodies, registered training organisations, and government organisations, on matters relating to the training and certification of seafarers.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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

• An in depth understanding of the regulatory frameworks relevant to the maritime industry, and experience in regulatory decision making, or similar and relevant experience,
• Knowledge and understanding of Australia’s vocational education and training sector, with relevance to the maritime industry,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to ‘translate’ complex regulatory and technical matters into plain English.
• The ability to lead organisational change, supported by experience leading and managing a small team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in developing new ways of working and generating innovative ideas to challenges.
• In line with Attachment C of AMSA's Enterprise Agreement, candidates require an unlimited STCW Certificate of Competency as Master or Engineer Class 1 or a relevant degree, and significant industry experience appropriate to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

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 2016-2019.

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

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.

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 (AEST), Thursday 23 May 2024. 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 Grant Judson, Manager Seafarer Certification and Coastal Pilotage on +61 437 235 563

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.