Maritime Regulatory Technical Advisor – Remote

Australian Maritime Safety Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Employer super

20 days annual leave

Parental leave

Flexible work from home

Training & memberships

Staff networks

Job summary

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Melbourne is seeking an Advisor Technical to support domestic vessel survey and certification, combining maritime knowledge with project management and strong organisational skills.

You will assess lower-risk applications, provide technical advice to stakeholders, and contribute to national standards and guidance while helping improve policies and procedures across AMSA.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent work experience, preferably in a vessel or marine-related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated regulatory or compliance experience.
• Knowledge of national and international laws, standards and conventions relevant to the domestic commercial vessel sector.
• Relevant operational experience in the domestic maritime industry.
• The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide timely and accurate technical advice.
• Demonstrated project and time management skills, with the ability to work remotely with limited supervision.
• The ability to become accredited as a DCV Surveyor under the domestic commercial vessel National Law would be advantageous.
• Behaviours aligned with One AMSA values and ways of working

Responsibilities

• Assess, recommend or approve lower-risk vessel certification and exemption applications within the role's authority.
• Assess equivalent solution and other exemption applications, seeking technical, legal and policy advice where required.
• Provide accurate, timely and consistent technical advice to stakeholders.
• Train and mentor the Certification team in technical assessments and recommendations.
• Work with technical colleagues to maintain knowledge and consistency in assessment approaches and advice.
• Lead improvements to policies and processes for domestic commercial vessels, with a focus on national consistency.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of national standards, legislation, work instructions and guidance.
• Identify trends in industry feedback, applications and enquiries to inform improvements to standards, systems and guidance.
• Develop and review survey-related material, including online content and webinars.

Job description

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Melbourne is seeking an Advisor Technical to support domestic vessel survey and certification, combining maritime knowledge with project management and strong organisational skills.

You will assess lower-risk applications, provide technical advice to stakeholders, and contribute to national standards and guidance while helping improve policies and procedures across AMSA.