Senior Marine Inspector

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

AMSA level 7, Ongoing

Flexible location

• Lead nationally consistent domestic commercial vessel inspection practices
• Apply your maritime expertise to complex compliance and inspection challenges
• Support inspector capability and continuous improvement across Australia

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 Senior Marine Inspector, you will provide national leadership, technical advice and operational support for AMSA's domestic commercial vessel (DCV) inspection function.

Working with inspectors, surveyors, compliance specialists and industry stakeholders, you will help strengthen inspection practices, support inspector capability, analyse emerging risks and contribute to nationally consistent, risk-based compliance outcomes.

In this role you will:

• Lead and support domestic commercial vessel inspection policy, procedures and guidance.
• Coordinate national inspection activities, campaigns and performance reporting.
• Support inspector capability through training, mentoring and technical guidance.
• Analyse inspection intelligence and identify emerging compliance risks.
• Contribute to risk-based compliance strategies and regulatory assurance activities.
• Engage with industry, operational staff and partner agencies on inspection matters.

What We're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012, relevant Marine Orders and AMSA's domestic commercial vessel inspection framework.
• A minimum of five years' experience in domestic commercial vessel inspection, maritime compliance, marine survey, vessel operations or a related maritime regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical training initiatives, support capability development and promote nationally consistent inspection practices.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and technical guidance to inspection, compliance and enforcement activities.
• Experience developing practical inspection guidance, procedures, training materials or knowledge resources.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify trends, assess emerging risks and prepare clear reports and recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across operational, technical and industry environments.
• Experience supporting digital inspection tools, SharePoint resources, performance dashboards or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Behaviours aligned with 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 AEST on Tuesday 13 October 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 Joshua Smith, Principal Marine Surveyor on 0427332690 or joshua.smith@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.