Port Marine Surveyor

**Job no**: 492865
**Work type**: full-time
**Location**: Multiple locations, Melbourne, Townsville
**Categories**: Port Marine Surveyor & Marine Inspector

**Port Marine Surveyor**
**$148,705 - $169,386* + 15.4% super**
**Based in Townsville and Melbourne**
**Full time - Ongoing**

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Operations carries out a range of activities to ensure vessels are maintained in good condition, operated safely by people with the required skills, and that cargoes are handled and stowed appropriately to ensure safe transit. Our people undertake a range of flexible and targeted compliance functions, including communication and education, provision of information and advice, certification and monitoring activities, incident investigation and the issue of notices as the need arises.

A Port Marine Surveyor’s role includes:

- Undertake marine surveys, inspections, and investigations to establish compliance with maritime safety, pollution and other legislation.
- Liaise with industry on technical matters and represent AMSA in appropriate forums.
- Remain calm and focused when working under pressure.
- Carry out compliance and permissioning activities as required.
- Commit to the AMSA Code of Conduct and Values.

**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**

To be successful in this position, you will have the following skills and experience:

- Marine Engineer Class 1 (desirable for the Melbourne position), or Master (Unlimited) Certificates of Competency, which may or may not be currently valid, or an equivalent tertiary Degree (e.g. Naval Architect)
- Extensive experience in the maritime industry in a senior officer role or with significant senior-level maritime expertise.
- Knowledge of the domestic and international maritime safety regulation regimes and understanding of the principles of various inspection regimes;
- Ability to hold and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC); and
- Hold and maintain a current driver’s licence.

For more information about this role, please refer to the position description.

Note: Information about our terms and conditions of employment are contained in the _AMSA Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2027_

**AMSA BENEFITS**

We are committed a supportive and collaborative work environment, which is why AMSA offers:

- Flexible work including work from home arrangements
- Health and wellbeing programs including annual flu vaccinations and a healthy lifestyle reimbursement
- An office-wide Christmas period shutdown (in addition to annual leave provisions)
- 4 weeks of annual leave + 76 hours of paid surveyors leave
- An ability to work for an organisation charged with protecting our marine environments and saving lives

**ABOUT AMSA**

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is responsible for the safety of international shipping and domestic commercial vessels, protection of the environment from ship sourced pollution and search and rescue nationally.

AMSA offers unique and interesting career opportunities, and we employ around 450 people across Australia. To learn more about our organisation please visit our website.

**DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION**

Diversity and inclusion are a priority at AMSA.

Our role means that we impact and influence communities right across Australia, this is why it is essential that we draw on the diversity of our people to successfully deliver our mission of _“ensuring safe vessel operations, combatting marine pollution and rescuing people in distress”._
- We are proud to have been recognised as an _Inclusive Employer 2022-2023 _by the Diversity Council of Australia, and continue to focus on embedding inclusive values within our organisation. _

**HOW TO APPLY**
- your resume (maximum of 3 pages)
- a brief cover letter (maximum 800 words) outlining what you will bring to this role, including your preference of location, Melbourne or Townsville.

For any questions regarding these roles please contact:
**_ 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._**

**Advertised**: 12 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 29 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time