Senior Advisor Investigation Services

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

Location - any AMSA Office 

Ongoing

• Help shape how AMSA delivers compliance and enforcement across Australia's maritime industry.

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

As the Senior Advisor Investigation Services, you will lead a team responsible for supporting AMSA's compliance and enforcement activities, providing specialist advice to inspectors and strengthening regulatory capability across the organisation.

Working with operational teams, legal specialists and external compliance partners, you will oversee key programs including AMSA's breach reporting process, infringement notice scheme and Family Liaison Program. You will also lead the development of guidance, training and projects that support the consistent and effective use of compliance and enforcement powers.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your investigations, compliance or regulatory expertise in a complex operational environment that contributes directly to maritime safety and environmental protection.

In this role you will:

• Lead and develop a team of specialist compliance and investigation professionals.
• Provide expert advice and operational support on compliance and enforcement matters.
• Develop guidance, processes and resources that support consistent regulatory practice.
• Deliver training and capability-building programs for AMSA staff and compliance partners.
• Oversee AMSA's breach reporting process and infringement notice scheme.
• Coordinate AMSA's Family Liaison Program.
• Manage projects that support the delivery of compliance and enforcement functions.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, legal advisers and external compliance partners.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications in law enforcement, investigations or regulatory compliance that meet the requirements of the Australian Government Investigation Standard 2022, including a minimum Certificate IV in Government Investigations.
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or substantial experience supporting operational law enforcement, investigation or regulatory compliance teams.
• Significant experience managing and coordinating inspectorate, compliance or enforcement programs.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 and the Navigation Act 2012.
• Proven operational experience in compliance, enforcement and investigations, including within Commonwealth compliance and enforcement frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training, guidance and family liaison or stakeholder support programs.

You will bring:

• Strong leadership and judgement in a complex regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to provide advice on sensitive matters and prepare high-quality written material.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• The ability to analyse and communicate complex legal, technical or regulatory information.
• 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 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 AEST on Monday 14th September 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 David Marsh on 03 8612 6005 or David.marsh@amsa.gov.au

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

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

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.