Marine Inspector

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

Townsville

Ongoing

• Help keep Australia's waterways safe and protect the marine environment.
• Build trusted relationships and influence positive safety outcomes across the maritime industry.
• Enjoy generous leave benefits, a work vehicle and the support of a collaborative national team.

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.

We are Australia’s national agency responsible for maritime safety, protection of the marine environment, and maritime and aviation search and rescue. We regulate vessel safety and seafarer qualifications, provide the infrastructure for safe navigation in Australian waters, and coordinate national search and rescue services. These outcomes are enabled by strong corporate, digital and specialist capabilities that support our operational work 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 Marine Inspector, you will play a key role in supporting safe, environmentally responsible and compliant domestic commercial vessel operations. Combining your maritime expertise with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, you will work closely with industry, government and other stakeholders to promote a positive safety culture, support compliance with maritime legislation, and contribute to safer outcomes for seafarers, communities and Australia's marine environment.

In this role you will:

• Conduct inspections, investigations and compliance activities that support safe, compliant and environmentally responsible vessel operations.
• Represent AMSA as a trusted regulator, building strong relationships and providing practical advice to industry and stakeholders.
• Promote a positive safety culture through education, stakeholder engagement and proportionate regulatory action.
• Work collaboratively across AMSA and with industry to deliver consistent, risk-based regulatory services and improve safety outcomes.
• Exercise sound judgement while working independently to assess compliance, manage competing priorities and make informed regulatory decisions.

What We're Looking For

You will bring:

• A commercial maritime Certificate of Competency (minimum Master <35m (NC) or Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 (NC), or equivalent), or accreditation as an AMSA Accredited Surveyor, or an equivalent maritime qualification with substantial experience in maritime safety, compliance, risk management or regulatory operations.
• Experience working with Australian domestic commercial vessels or within a maritime safety, compliance or regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage, influence and build trust with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Resilience, sound judgement and the ability to remain effective in dynamic operational environments while making balanced regulatory decisions.
• The ability to hold and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC), if required, and a current driver's licence.
• 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 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 Wednesday 29th July 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 Justin Williams, Manager Operations North on 0447294951 or justin.williams@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.