Senior Advisor Navigation Safety

Description:

Senior Advisor Navigation Safety
AMSA Level 7 (EL2 equivalent)
$144,374 - $167,369 + 15.4% super
Multiple locations, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Full-time, ongoing

• Address emerging challenges in Australia's waters
• Engage in initiatives to enhance navigational safety
• Work with a skilled team in an amazing organisation

ABOUT THE ROLE
This position plays a critical role in maintaining the safety of navigation in Australian waters. You will work closely with a team of experts to address emerging challenges posed by offshore oil and gas, renewable energy developments, and other offshore activities. A key focus will be strengthening the resilience and effectiveness of AMSA's marine Aid to Navigation (AtoN) network. You will engage with domestic and international stakeholders to align with global best practices and international maritime safety standards.
You will be responsible for:
• provide expert advice on complex maritime issues, including navigation, PNT systems, maritime infrastructure, and offshore operations.
• establishing strong relationships with industry, government, and international organisations to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• keeping abreast of innovation and research in maritime technology and practices, exploring emerging trends and technologies to future-proof the organisation and industry.
• representing the organisation in national and international forums, shaping policy and regulatory frameworks to enhance maritime safety and efficiency.
• producing clear, concise, and impactful communications to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
The key duties of the position include
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in this position, you will have the following skills and experience:
• Holds a Master or Deck Officer Certificate of Competency, whether valid or not, or a relevant degree or experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of domestic and international policy and regulation particular to safety of navigation.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing policy and regulation, ensuring compliance with national and international standards, and promoting innovation and sustainability in navigation safety.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate information clearly both verbally and especially in writing.
For more information about this role, please refer to the position description.
Note: Information about our terms and conditions of employment are contained in the AMSA Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2027
AMSA BENEFITS
We are committed a supportive and collaborative work environment, which is why AMSA offers:
• Flexible work including work from home arrangements
• Health and wellbeing programs including annual flu vaccinations and a healthy lifestyle reimbursement
• Four weeks of annual leave plus an office-wide Christmas period shutdown
• An ability to work for an organisation charged with protecting our marine environments and saving lives
ABOUT AMSA
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is responsible for the safety of international shipping and domestic commercial vessels, protection of the environment from ship sourced pollution and search and rescue nationally.
AMSA offers unique and interesting career opportunities, and we employ around 450 people across Australia. To learn more about our organisation please visit our website .
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Diversity and inclusion are a priority at AMSA.
Our role means that we impact and influence communities right across Australia, this is why it is essential that we draw on the diversity of our people to successfully deliver our mission of "ensuring safe vessel operations, combatting marine pollution and rescuing people in distress".
We are proud to have been recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2022-2023 by the Diversity Council of Australia, and continue to focus on embedding inclusive values within our organisation.
Don't meet every single requirement? At AMSA we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway - you might just be the person we're looking for!
We encourage applications from people of all diverse backgrounds and are committed to supporting you to reach your full potential. You can find more information about our diversity and inclusion commitments in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete your application on our website via the Careers at AMSA page by Wednesday 2nd April 2025. You will need to provide:
• your resume (maximum of 3 pages)
• a brief cover letter (maximum 800 words) outlining what you will bring to this role.
For any questions regarding the role please contact Stuart Shepard on 02 6279 5703.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact Human Resources on recruitment@amsa.gov.au
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.