Advisor, Aids to Navigation Asset Management
$120,188 – $140,170 + 15.4% super
Melbourne, Coffs Harbour or Brisbane based
Non-ongoing role until 1 Feb 2026
- Attractive salary and 15.4% superannuation
- Work with purpose – be part of a values driven team with a strong sense of purpose
ABOUT THE ROLE
As Adviser Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Asset Management you will be responsible for undertaking high-level administration of AMSA’s regional AtoN essential maintenance and other service contracts and ensure key contract deliverables are met.
You will be responsible for:
- Manage the day-to-day operational relationship with AMSA’s AtoN maintenance and other service providers.
- Liaise with service providers on issues associated with reporting (monthly, quarterly and annual), audits, improvement proposals, projects and financial management.
- Monitor the service providers performance against agreed work plans and KPIs.
- Assess and approve AtoN fault and failure response plans
- Develop proposals and project management documentation for AtoN corrective maintenance and improvement work.
- Assist with AtoN asset purchases as required.
- Maintain relevant policies and procedural documentation consistent with AMSA’s management framework.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in this position, you will have the following skills and experience:
- Relevant project/contract management qualifications or relevant engineering, trade or similar background with extensive contract/project management experience.
- Project and contract management skills including the ability to manage multiple contracts / projects.
- Experience in auditing external service provider contract deliverables.
- Understanding of marine AtoN systems, equipment and terminology.
- Knowledge of and experience with asset management and record keeping systems.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary safety, environmental and risk management practices
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
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 Sunday 4th May 2025. You will need to provide:
- your resume (maximum of 3 pages)
- a brief cover letter (maximum 300 words – one page) outlining what you will bring to this role.
For any questions regarding the role please contact Bryan Ries on 0429608489.
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.
