Advisor HR Strategy (L&D and BP)

AMSA Level 6 (EL1 Equivalent)

$128,997 - $150,443 + 15.4% super

Brisbane or Canberra

Ongoing

• Shape learning across AMSA: Lead the learning and development strategy, corporate learning programs and leadership development initiatives.
• Broaden your HR experience: Combine trusted HR business partnering with ownership of a specialist portfolio, building capability across strategic and operational HR.
• Make a meaningful impact: Work with senior leaders to strengthen workforce capability in an organisation that supports maritime safety and protects the marine environment

About AMSA - Work with Purpose

Safe Seas. Clean Seas. Saving Lives.

At Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), every role contributes to our mission to protect lives, support safe maritime operations, and safeguard Australia’s marine environment.

As Australia's national maritime regulator, we coordinate national maritime and aviation search and rescue services, protect Australia's marine environment, and support a safe and resilient maritime industry. Our work is made possible by the expertise of our people across corporate, specialist, digital and operational functions, working together to deliver services nationwide.

With around 500 employees across Australia, AMSA operates in a complex, highly regulated environment and offers meaningful careers with national reach and long-term impact. Learn more at amsa.gov.au.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director HR Strategy, the Advisor HR Strategy provides practical and trusted HR advice to an allocated part of AMSA and delivers specialist HR work that supports organisational priorities. The role is broadly divided between HR business partnering (about 50 per cent) and an assigned HR specialist portfolio (about 50 per cent). This role has one direct report.

In this role you will:

• Build effective relationships with the Senior Leadership Group and understand their business, workforce priorities and operating context. 
• Provide timely, practical and risk-based advice on workforce planning, organisational change, capability, employee matters and the application of HR policies and processes. 
• Use workforce data, evidence and professional judgement to identify issues, recommendations and support sound people decisions. 
• Support Senior Leadership Group members to strengthen people management capability, address workforce risks and achieve sustainable outcomes. 
• Connect business areas with relevant HR expertise and work with colleagues to provide coordinated and consistent advice

For this advertised position, we are seeking a person to manage the L&D Portfolio, specifically to:

• Lead AMSA’s learning and development strategy and corporate learning portfolio.
• Provide expert advice on workforce capability and development priorities.
• Design and evaluate learning programs that are effective, compliant and aligned with business needs.
• Manage the Learning Management System and learning governance framework.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning and leadership development across AMSA

What We're Looking For

You will bring:

• Tertiary level qualifications in Human Resource Management, Commerce/Business, Psychology or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive HR experience working collaboratively with client areas to design, deliver and evaluate HR Strategy programs and initiatives that support corporate priorities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of contemporary practice in learning and development, organisational development, and learning management systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of employment related legislation (i.e. Fair Work Act and WHS Act) and the ability to apply this understanding to provide advice to clients.
• Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use data and evidence to identify issues, manage risks and develop practical recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead staff, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and adapt to working in a small, dynamic team, and proactively adapt focus as priorities change.
• Behaviours aligned with One AMSA values and ways of working
  
  

For further details, please refer to the position description. Information about our terms and conditions of employment are contained in the AMSA Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2027

What We Offer at AMSA

At AMSA, we support our people to do their best work through:

• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging options
• 15.4% employer superannuation contribution
• Generous leave entitlements with 20 days annual leave plus paid Christmas shutdown
• Paid parental leave with 18 weeks for primary and 14 weeks for secondary carer
• Wellbeing focus with health reimbursements, flu vaccinations and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible work including work from home arrangements
• Career development including training, study assistance, paid professional memberships.
• Opportunity to connect, collaborate, and make a difference through AMSA’s staff-led networks

One AMSA: Shaping Our Future Together

One AMSA is our commitment to creating a workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive – where every employee feels valued, supported and empowered to contribute.  It shapes how we work together and ensures collaboration, trust, and shared purpose across AMSA.

How to Apply

To apply, visit the Careers at AMSA portal and click ‘Apply’ on the job listing before 11:55pm AEST on 28 October 2026.

You will need to provide:

• A resume (maximum 3 pages)
• A cover letter (up to 600 words) outlining your suitability based on the key responsibilities and capabilities required for the role.

For further information about the role, contact Carolyn N on 0457 478 613 or email recruitment@amsa.gov.au.

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@amsa.gov.au.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted, as AMSA recruitment is managed internally. Thank you, we also do not need scribing assistance with this process.

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.