Advisor Vessel Safety - AMSA Level 6

$120,188 - $140,170 + 15.4% super

Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, and other AMSA locations will be considered

Full-time, 12 months, non-ongoing

• Flexible work arrangements
• Join a dynamic team ensuring the safety and sustainability of Australia’s maritime sector
• Work across emerging domestic and global maritime issues

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Advisor Vessel Safety will be responsible for providing high-level technical maritime advice to support and contribute to AMSA’s safety goals, objectives, and challenges.

This role involves preparing advice, presentations, and written briefings to inform policy decisions and their implementation. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and sound judgment to assess international, national, and political issues that may impact ship safety and environmental protection. Additionally, they will support the development and maintenance of AMSA’s policy and regulatory framework for Australia’s domestic commercial vessel fleet, ensuring it aligns with the latest standards.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

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

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong judgment with the ability to resolve complex issues and consistently deliver high-quality results within deadlines.
• Demonstrated expertise in delivering projects through effective planning, coordination, and control methods.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex concepts and develop well-considered options.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to various audiences.
• Understanding of, or ability to quickly gain an understanding of, maritime policy, regulatory frameworks, and related standards.

The following skills and experience are not pre-requisites, but would be considered an advantage:

• Significant relevant experience in a regulatory or industry role, preferably in Australia.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) involving law, regulation, maritime or engineering disciplines.

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

At AMSA we acknowledge the value diversity brings. Given the diversity of our role and our impact and influence on communities right across Australia, it is essential that we can draw on the diversity of our people in order to successfully deliver against our mission as a regulator of “ensuring safe vessel operations, combatting marine pollution and rescuing people in distress”.

 AMSA has developed and is implementing a Gender Equity Action Plan, which establishes a clear pathway for the organisation to achieve gender equity from the inside out.  

We also encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with a disability and people from other diverse backgrounds.  You can find more information about AMSA diversity and inclusion initiatives set out in our Diversity and Inclusion Plan here.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete your application on our website via the Careers at AMSA page by 11.55pm AEDT Friday 1 November 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 Shailesh Sinha on 0461 536 125.

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 APS Act. AMSA engages employees under the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990 and our remuneration arrangements are specific to AMSA.