Advisor Technical

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

Location - Any AMSA Office

Ongoing

• Apply your maritime expertise to nationally significant regulatory work
• Help shape standards and guidance for Australia’s domestic commercial vessel sector

About AMSA - Work with Purpose

Safe Seas. Clean Seas. Saving Lives.

At the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), every role contributes to our mission of ensuring safe vessel operations, combating marine pollution, and rescuing people in distress.

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 offers meaningful careers in a complex, highly regulated environment where your work has national impact. Learn more at amsa.gov.au.

About the Role

Reporting to the Principal Naval Architect, the Advisor Technical supports AMSA’s domestic vessel survey and certification functions, combining maritime technical knowledge with strong project management and organisational skills.

You will assess lower-risk vessel certification, exemption and equivalent solution applications, provide technical advice to stakeholders, and contribute to consistent, risk-based regulatory decisions. You will also help improve the standards, policies, processes and guidance that support the domestic commercial vessel sector.

In this role you will:

• Assess, recommend or approve lower-risk vessel certification and exemption applications within the role’s authority.
• Assess equivalent solution and other exemption applications, seeking technical, legal and policy advice where required.
• Provide accurate, timely and consistent technical advice to stakeholders.
• Train and mentor the Certification team in technical assessments and recommendations.
• Work with technical colleagues to maintain knowledge and consistency in assessment approaches and advice.
• Lead improvements to policies and processes for domestic commercial vessels, with a focus on national consistency.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of national standards, legislation, work instructions and guidance.
• Identify trends in industry feedback, applications and enquiries to inform improvements to standards, systems and guidance.
• Develop and review survey-related material, including online content and webinars.

What We're Looking For

You will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent work experience, preferably in a vessel or marine-related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated regulatory or compliance experience.
• Knowledge of national and international laws, standards and conventions relevant to the domestic commercial vessel sector.
• Relevant operational experience in the domestic maritime industry.
• The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide timely and accurate technical advice.
• Demonstrated project and time management skills, with the ability to work remotely with limited supervision.
• The ability to become accredited as a DCV Surveyor under the domestic commercial vessel National Law would be advantageous.
• 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 AEDT on Wednesday 18 November 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 Rob Maher on 03 8612 6037 or rob.maher@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.

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.