Senior Marine Surveyor

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

AMSA Level 7

Location flexible (any AMSA office)

Ongoing

• Apply your marine survey expertise to support the safety and compliance of Australia's domestic commercial vessel fleet.
• Contribute to audits, assessments and regulatory decision-making that support AMSA's accredited marine surveyor scheme and National System.
• Enjoy flexible work, generous benefits incl 15.4% super and 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.

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 Senior Marine Surveyor, you will provide expert technical advice to support the objectives of AMSA's Regulation and Vessel Certification Division.

Reporting to the Principal Surveyor and working as part of a national team, you will undertake audits and technical assessments, make delegated decisions, contribute to standards development, and provide advice to accredited surveyors, industry stakeholders and colleagues. Your expertise will support the safe operation and certification of domestic commercial vessels across Australia.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your specialist knowledge in a nationally significant regulatory environment while contributing to the continuous improvement of Australia's domestic commercial vessel sector.

In this role you will:

• Conduct audits, assessments and monitoring activities relating to accredited surveyors and contribute to the development of auditing procedures and frameworks.
• Assess applications and make delegated decisions using AMSA's MARS system including certificates of survey, standing exemptions, specific exemptions and equivalences, and alternate survey permissions.
• Provide expert technical advice and guidance to accredited surveyors, industry stakeholders and AMSA colleagues through surveyor workshops and direct engagement.
• Monitor industry developments and emerging maritime technologies, contributing to national and international standards, Marine Orders, the National Standards for Commercial Vessels (NSCV), and Instructions to Surveyors.
• Prepare reports, submissions and briefings for internal and external stakeholders, including AMSA's Executive and Government.
• Contribute to project work and broader AMSA priorities as directed by the Principal Surveyor. 

What We're Looking For

You will bring:

• Experience in the survey and technical assessment of domestic commercial vessels within the Australian framework, including practical knowledge of vessel construction, modification, maintenance, compliance and risk-based assessment.
• Relevant qualifications and technical expertise in naval architecture, vessel engineering, as a shipwright or related discipline, together with the ability to become accredited as a DCV Surveyor under the National Law in that discipline.
• STCW qualifications must be supported by demonstrated experience on domestic commercial vessels, or in directly relevant near coastal operations, to ensure the candidate has practical knowledge of the domestic commercial vessel sector.
• Considerable knowledge of the legislative, regulatory and technical frameworks that govern Australia's domestic commercial vessel sector.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across government, industry and regulatory environments.
• Experience in audit, assurance or compliance activities, supported by sound judgement and risk-based decision-making.
• 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 Thursday 24th of 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 Ashley Weir on 0427 460 617 or Ashley.Weir@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.