Flag State Certification Coordinator

$90,879 - $105,355 + 15.4% super

Canberra or Brisbane

Ongoing

• Support the certification of Australian-registered ships and contribute to Australia's maritime safety and regulatory obligations.
• Enjoy a varied role in a supportive, specialist team.
• Generous employee benefits, including 15.4% superannuation and a paid Christmas shutdown.

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

As a Flag State Certification Coordinator, you'll support the certification of Australian-registered ships to help ensure they meet Australia's national and international maritime requirements.

Reporting to the Principal Marine Surveyor Flag State, you'll provide business coordination and regulatory support across a broad range of certification activities, working closely with internal stakeholders to support the efficient delivery of Flag State certification services.

In this role you will:

• Coordinate business and regulatory activities supporting the certification of Australian-registered ships.
• Prepare and issue statutory certificates, exemptions, approvals and other regulatory documentation.
• Maintain regulatory records, reporting and business systems to support compliance and operational delivery.
• Prepare reports, briefings, correspondence and other documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, recognised organisation activities and financial administration while supporting continuous improvement across the team.

What We're Looking For

You'll bring:

• Experience coordinating business, administrative or regulatory activities in a government, compliance or other complex operating environment.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple activities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Well-developed written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefings, correspondence and other business documentation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships and provide professional support to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies or procedures while maintaining accurate records.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and business systems to coordinate work, manage information and support business operations.
• Behaviours aligned with AMSA's 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 11 weeks for secondary carer (increasing to 14 weeks from 1 March 2026)
• 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 Thursday 6th August 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 Kevin Porter on 02 6279 5684 or email Kevin.Porter@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.