Senior Officer HR (Health, Safety & Wellbeing)

AMSA Level 5 (APS 6 Equivalent)

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

Canberra or Brisbane 

Ongoing

• Make work safer and healthier by supporting employee wellbeing and delivering practical WHS outcomes across a national organisation.
• Broaden your HR expertise through varied work across employee health matters, case management, Comcare claims and strategic WHS initiatives.
• Join a supportive, flexible team with an ongoing role, flexible work locations and opportunities to improve services and build your capability.

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.

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 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

Reporting to the Advisor Health, Safety and Wellbeing, the Senior Officer Health, Safety and Wellbeing delivers HR services, projects, advice and analysis for WHS, Case Management and Comcare claims management work.

In this role you will assist in delivering both operational and strategic outcomes across WHS.

This includes managing sensitive employee health matters and claims, assisting to drive continuous improvement across WHS systems, policies and processes, and providing trusted and pragmatic advice.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Undertaking case management for health cases and Comcare claims.
• Ensuring compliance with WHS legislation, Comcare requirements, and internal frameworks.
• Assisting with the management of the incident and hazard reporting systems, including maintaining accurate records and identifying trends.
• Assisting with strategic WHS initiatives and organisational action plans.
• Assisting with WHS reporting obligations, including notifiable incidents to Comcare and organisational reporting requirements.
• Assisting WHS policy and procedure development and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience delivering HR services, projects or programs.
• Experience in managing complex employee matters, with exposure to work health and safety, rehabilitation, workers' compensation or related functions.
• Sound knowledge of relevant employment legislation, policy and governance requirements.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, including managing competing priorities and delivering accurate work on time.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information, identify risks and recommend practical options.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement and a commitment to stakeholder service and working flexibly in a small, dynamic team
• Qualifications in human resource management, business, psychology, work health and safety or a related discipline would be an advantage (not mandatory).
• 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 28 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 Louise via email whs@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. Thank you, we also do not need scribing assistance with this process.

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.