Director Property and Security 

$154,955 - $179,636 + 15.4% super

Canberra or Brisbane

Ongoing

• Lead a significant national portfolio spanning property, workplaces, facilities, security and fleet across AMSA’s geographically dispersed operating environment.
• Shape strategy and investment decisions, providing authoritative advice to senior leaders on property performance, investment, risk and emerging issues.
• Broaden your executive leadership impact across property, protective security, sustainability, emissions and climate-related risk in a nationally significant organisation.

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. AMSA merit lists can only be used within AMSA and do not apply to the broader APS.

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 Manager, People & Property, the Director Property and Security leads AMSA’s national property and facilities portfolio, with responsibility for the effective management of AMSA’s workplaces, property assets, accommodation and related services. The role also oversees AMSA’s personnel and physical security, fleet, environmental sustainability, emissions and climate risk and disclosure responsibilities.

Working under broad direction, the Director Property and Security provides leadership and authoritative advice, leads a multi-disciplinary team and manages complex programs, contracts, budgets and stakeholder relationships. The role balances long-term portfolio planning with reliable operational service delivery across AMSA’s geographically dispersed and operationally critical environment.

In this role you will:

• Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary property and security team that delivers accountable, inclusive and service-focused outcomes and has the capability to respond to AMSA’s evolving needs.
• Ensure AMSA’s people, assets and operations are secure and resilient through effective governance and oversight of personnel and physical security, protective security obligations, security risks, incidents and assurance.
• Optimise the performance and value of AMSA’s property and fleet portfolio through effective financial management, investment planning, procurement, contract and supplier management, fleet services, data-informed decision-making and whole-of-life cost management.
• Strengthen organisational performance, sustainability and informed decision-making by providing authoritative advice to senior leaders and governance forums, managing environmental sustainability, emissions and climate-related risks and obligations, and building productive relationships across AMSA, government and industry.
• Deliver an effective national property and workplace portfolio aligned with AMSA’s strategy, operational requirements and investment priorities, including leasing and licensing arrangements for the aids to navigation network and engagement with Traditional Owners, jurisdictions and other stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

You will bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience managing complex property, facilities portfolios, including strategy, governance, capital works, asset management, procurement and contracts.
• Strong experience in protective security, including personnel and physical security, security governance and the ability to apply the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) to AMSA’s context.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership, including managing significant budgets and suppliers, leading multidisciplinary teams, providing authoritative advice and building influential stakeholder relationships.
• Behaviours aligned with One AMSA values and ways of working
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, and/or experience in environmental sustainability, emissions reduction or climate-related risk and reporting is highly desirable.

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 contribute 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 16 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 Jill Deem on 0262795671 or 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.