Port Marine Surveyor

Australian Maritime Safety Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% employer superannuation

20 days annual leave + Christmas shut

Parental leave: 18 weeks/14 weeks

Health reimbursements

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) invites applications for a Port Marine Surveyor based in Melbourne. The role focuses on assessing vessel seaworthiness and conducting impartial regulatory activities supporting safe, clean seas and pollution-free operations across Australia.

You will represent AMSA in public and industry engagements, applying maritime expertise, maintaining stakeholder relationships and upholding the Port State Control program.

Qualifications

• STCW Marine Engineer Class 1 required (valid or not).
• Demonstrated experience in the maritime industry.
• Knowledge of domestic and international maritime safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Sound judgement and accountability; able to stay focused under pressure.
• Hold and maintain MSIC and a current driver’s licence.
• Behaviours aligned with One AMSA values and ways of working.

Responsibilities

• conduct proactive inspections and incident investigations to determine vessel seaworthiness
• undertake marine surveys and assess compliance with maritime safety, pollution and relevant legislation
• evaluate vessel plans, systems and equipment and provide technical advice
• assess and issue certificates and exemptions in accordance with regulatory requirements
• engage with Domestic Commercial Vessel operators and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Maritime industry experience

Maritime safety regulations

Clear technical communication

Planning & prioritisation

Judgement & accountability

MSIC & driver's license

One AMSA values

Job description

Australian Maritime Safety Authority – Melbourne VIC

Melbourne

Ongoing

• Assess vessel safety, seaworthiness and compliance
• Engage with industry on complex technical matters
• AMSA vehicle provided for work and reasonable personal use

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

As a Port Marine Surveyor, you will apply your maritime expertise to assess vessel seaworthiness and undertake impartial regulatory activities that safeguard the environment, communities and seafarers from the impacts of marine activities.

You will represent AMSA in interactions with the public and industry, share your knowledge and expertise, and manage complex relationships between AMSA and maritime stakeholders. You will also contribute to upholding the reputation of AMSA's Port State Control program and promoting safe and pollution-free maritime operations in Australia.

$159,604 - $174,406 + 15.4% super (EL2 Equivalent)

The key duties of the position include:

• conduct proactive inspections and incident investigations to determine vessel seaworthiness
• undertake marine surveys and assess compliance with maritime safety, pollution and relevant legislation
• evaluate vessel plans, systems and equipment and provide technical advice
• assess and issue certificates and exemptions in accordance with regulatory requirements
• engage with Domestic Commercial Vessel operators and manage complex relationships with maritime industry stakeholders.

This role involves regular domestic and occasional international travel, weekend work and, when necessary, work outside normal hours. The position has moderate to heavy physical demands and requires a pre-employment health assessment.

What We’re Looking For

You will bring:

• STCW Marine Engineer Class 1 whether valid or not
• demonstrated experience in the maritime industry
• knowledge of domestic and international maritime safety regulations
• the ability to communicate technical information clearly and work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• the ability to plan, prioritise and adapt to changing circumstances
• sound judgement, accountability and the ability to remain focused in challenging situations
• the ability to hold and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card and a current driver’s licence.
• Behaviours aligned with One AMSA values and ways of working

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.

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.

Getting to know the Australian Maritime Safety Authority

At the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with a disability and people from other diverse backgrounds.AMSA is Australia’s National agency responsible for coordinating maritime and aviation search and rescue. We regulate domestic commercial vessels, Australian and foreign shipping – from 12 metre prawn trawlers to 350 metre liquefied natural gas tankers, and everything commercial in between. We are also responsible for protecting Australia’s precious marine environments like the Great Barrier Reef, from the impacts of shipping.Our stakeholders are just as diverse as our role but our mission connects them all and inspires our people to make a real difference every day – “Safe and clean seas, saving lives”. AMSA offers unique and challenging career opportunities, and we employ around 430 people across Australia. To learn more about our organisation please visit our website.