Port Marine Surveyor - Cairns

 

 

Port Marine Surveyor

$148,705 - $169,386 + 15.4% super

Based in Cairns

Full time, permanent role

 

• AMSA Vehicle provided
• Generous leave arrangements
• Flexible work arrangements

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Operations division carries out a range of important 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.
• 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, or Master (Unlimited) Certificates of Competency, which may or may not be currently valid, or an equivalent tertiary Degree (e.g. Naval Architect).
• Significant demonstrated experience in the maritime industry as senior officer or senior experience in the maritime industry. 
• The ability to demonstrate personal resilience in the role, especially when working under pressure.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of team and work towards group outcomes in a respectful working environment.
• 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's new AMSA's 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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At AMSA we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway – you might just be the person we’re looking for!

We encourage applications from people of all diverse backgrounds and are committed to supporting you to reach your full potential.  You can find more information about our diversity and inclusion commitments in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete your application on our website via the Careers at AMSA page by 11:55pm (AEST) 27 April 2025. You will need to provide:

• your resume (maximum of 3 pages)
• a brief cover letter (maximum 800 words) outlining what you will bring to this role.

 

For any questions regarding these roles please contact Operations North Manager via email on nthmanager@amsa.gov.au

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources on recruitment@amsa.gov.au

 

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.