Advisor - Coastal Pilotage and Under Keel Clearance Management
$124,755 - $145,496 + 15.4% super
Brisbane based (other locations may be considered)
Full-time, ongoing
- Address emerging challenges in Great Barrier Reef and Torres Straits waters
- Engage in initiatives to enhance coastal navigational safety
- Work with a skilled team in an amazing organisation
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Manager Coastal Pilotage and Vessel Traffic Services, the Advisor Coastal Pilotage and Under Keel Clearance Management will be responsible for managing the daily operations of AMSA’s Certification and Pilotage System (CPS) to monitor regulatory aspects and operation of AMSA’s contracted under keel clearance management (UKCM) system.
The position also supports AMSA’s broader coastal pilotage regulatory regime and compulsory pilotage arrangements in the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait.
You will be responsible for:
- AMSA’s Certification & Pilotage System (CPS) with respect to coastal pilotage aspects, including monitoring the Check Voyage framework, pilot licence processes and fatigue management.
- Liaising closely with coastal pilots and pilotage providers on a range of issues related to (but not limited to) licencing, fatigue management and check voyages.
- Operation of AMSA’s UKCM system for Torres Strait, including aspects related to system performance, operational improvements, system integrity, risk management, training and competency assessments of pilots.
- Liaising closely with, and monitor, coastal pilots and pilotage providers regarding the operation and usage of AMSA’s UKCM system.
- Assisting in the investigation of incidents/accidents and analysis as required in compulsory pilotage areas.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in this position, you will have the following skills and experience:
- Minimum five years’ experience in navigation and charting legislative requirements in the Great Barrier Reef & Torres Strait or other confined waters
- Demonstrated knowledge of skills and training required for marine pilots
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with under keel clearance management systems
- Experience in administration/project management and/or quality management systems.
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 11:55 pm, 28th Jul 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 Suraj Joshi on 0400 945 522.
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.
