Remote Maritime Regulatory Advisor

Australian Maritime Safety Authority; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

15.4% employer superannuation

20 days annual leave + Christmas shut

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing program

Flexible work from home

Career development

Staff networks

Job summary

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Canberra seeks an Advisor Technical to support domestic vessel survey and certification functions. You will combine maritime technical knowledge with project management to assess lower-risk certification applications and provide authoritative guidance to stakeholders.

You will train the Certification team, collaborate with technical colleagues, and contribute to national standards, policies and guidance.

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.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Marine engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Remote work capability

DCV Surveyor accreditation (adv)

One AMSA values

Education

Tertiary qualification in vessel/marine engineering

Job description

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) in Canberra seeks an Advisor Technical to support domestic vessel survey and certification functions. You will combine maritime technical knowledge with project management to assess lower-risk certification applications and provide authoritative guidance to stakeholders.

You will train the Certification team, collaborate with technical colleagues, and contribute to national standards, policies and guidance.