Job Description

Australian Maritime Safety Authority – Canberra ACT

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20h ago , from Australian Maritime Safety Authority

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- Lead nationally consistent domestic commercial vessel inspection practices
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- Apply your maritime expertise to complex compliance and inspection challenges
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- Support inspector capability and continuous improvement across Australia
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About AMSA - Work with Purpose n

Safe Seas. Clean Seas. Saving Lives.

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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.

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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.

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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 n

As Senior Marine Inspector, you will provide national leadership, technical advice and operational support for AMSA's domestic commercial vessel (DCV) inspection function.

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Working with inspectors, surveyors, compliance specialists and industry stakeholders, you will help strengthen inspection practices, support inspector capability, analyse emerging risks and contribute to nationally consistent, risk-based compliance outcomes.

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In this role you will:

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- Lead and support domestic commercial vessel inspection policy, procedures and guidance.
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- Coordinate national inspection activities, campaigns and performance reporting.
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- Support inspector capability through training,



mentoring and technical guidance.
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- Analyse inspection intelligence and identify emerging compliance risks.
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- Contribute to risk-based compliance strategies and regulatory assurance activities.
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- Engage with industry, operational staff and partner agencies on inspection matters.
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What We're Looking For nn
- Solid knowledge of the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012, relevant Marine Orders and AMSA's domestic commercial vessel inspection framework.
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- A minimum of five years' experience in domestic commercial vessel inspection, maritime compliance, marine survey, vessel operations or a related maritime regulatory environment.
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- Demonstrated ability to lead technical training initiatives, support capability development and promote nationally consistent inspection practices.
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- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and technical guidance to inspection, compliance and enforcement activities.
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- Experience developing practical inspection guidance, procedures, training materials or knowledge resources.
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- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify trends, assess emerging risks and prepare clear reports and recommendations.
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- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across operational, technical and industry environments.
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- Experience supporting digital inspection tools, SharePoint resources, performance dashboards or continuous improvement initiatives.
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- Behaviours aligned with AMSA values and ways of working.
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For further details, please refer to the position description . Information about our terms and conditions of employment are contained in the AMSA Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2027

What We Offer at AMSA n

At AMSA, we support our people to do their best work through:

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- Competitive remuneration and salary packaging options
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- 15.4% employer superannuation contribution
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- Generous leave entitlements with 20 days annual leave plus paid Christmas shutdown
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- Paid parental leave with 18 weeks for primary and 14 weeks for secondary carer
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- Wellbeing focus with health reimbursements, flu vaccinations and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
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- Flexible work including work from home arrangements
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- Career development including training, study assistance, paid professional memberships.
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- Opportunity to connect, collaborate, and make a difference through AMSA’s staff-led networks
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One AMSA: Shaping Our Future Together n

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.

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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.

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Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted, as AMSA recruitment is managed internally.

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For further information about the role, contact Joshua Smith, Principal Marine Surveyor on *** or ************@amsa.gov.au

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For questions about the recruitment process, please contact ***********@amsa.gov.au.

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📌 Senior Marine Inspector (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Maritime Safety Authority
📍 Canberra