Snr Officer Business Planning & Assurance

$105,749 - $126,270 + 15.4% super

Location - Any AMSA Office

Ongoing

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

Join the Marine Safety and Environmental Compliance (MSEC) division and take on a key role in driving governance, assurance, reporting and continuous improvement activities across the division. Reporting to the Business Support Advisor, you will work across a diverse range of audit, regulatory change and business improvement initiatives that support informed decision-making and contribute to the achievement of divisional objectives.

In this role you will:

• coordinate and support business assurance, audit, governance and reporting activities across MSEC
• contribute to regulatory change, operational policy and business improvement initiatives
• support the development and continuous improvement of reporting frameworks, performance measures and business processes
• prepare high-quality reports, briefings and advice to support operational and strategic decision-making
• maintain governance records, audit registers and other key business information
• build productive relationships with stakeholders across AMSA to support collaboration, consultation and the delivery of business outcomes
• identify opportunities to strengthen governance, reporting, assurance and business performance

What We're Looking For

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience implementing policy and regulation
• Experience applying or conducting audits and associated reporting activities
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess information, data and outcomes to support business decision-making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships with stakeholders and influence outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes in a timely manner when dealing with complex issues
• Behaviours aligned with One AMSA values and ways of working

Highly regarded:

• Experience in, or the ability to quickly gain an understanding of Australia's maritime safety regulatory framework
• Relevant qualifications in public administration, regulation or maritime studies

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 28th 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 Chris Battel at Chris.Battel@amsa.gov.au or Kathy Alling on 0419 727 136.

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.