Senior Marine Surveyor — Flexible Work & 15.4% Super

Australian Maritime Safety Authority; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% employer superannuation

20 days annual leave

Paid parental leave (18 weeks primary,

Flexible work including WFH

Career development and study support

Staff networks

Job summary

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is seeking a Senior Marine Surveyor to provide expert technical advice and oversee audits and assessments for the Regulation and Vessel Certification Division. The role supports the safe operation and certification of domestic commercial vessels across Australia and contributes to national standards and policy development.

You will work in a nationally distributed team, reporting to the Principal Surveyor, and engage with accredited surveyors, industry

Qualifications

• Experience in the survey and technical assessment of domestic commercial vessels within the Australian framework.
• STCW qualifications must be supported by demonstrated experience on domestic commercial vessels or relevant near coastal operations.
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory and technical frameworks governing Australia's domestic vessel sector.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across government, industry and regulation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, assessments and monitoring activities relating to accredited surveyors and contribute to auditing procedures and frameworks.
• Assess applications and make delegated decisions using AMSA's systems (certificates of survey, exemptions, and alternate survey permissions).
• Provide expert technical advice to accredited surveyors, stakeholders and colleagues via workshops and direct engagement.
• Monitor industry developments and maritime technologies, contributing to NSCV and Marine Orders standards and instructions to surveyors.
• Prepare reports, submissions and briefings for internal and external stakeholders, including AMSA's Executive and Government.
• Contribute to project work and broader AMSA priorities as directed by the Principal Surveyor.

Skills

Domestic vessel survey

Regulatory compliance

Auditing & assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory standards knowledge

Education

Naval architecture / vessel engineering degree

Job description

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is seeking a Senior Marine Surveyor to provide expert technical advice and oversee audits and assessments for the Regulation and Vessel Certification Division. The role supports the safe operation and certification of domestic commercial vessels across Australia and contributes to national standards and policy development.

You will work in a nationally distributed team, reporting to the Principal Surveyor, and engage with accredited surveyors, industry