At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow AMSA's AI and automation capabilities while delivering impactful solutions.
- Company: Join AMSA, Australia's national maritime regulator, dedicated to saving lives and protecting the marine environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, flexible work options, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement and service excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in maritime safety through innovative AI and automation initiatives.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in IT or related fields, or 8+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 56813 - 69438 $ per year.
A strategic leadership role to establish and grow AMSA's AI and automation capability. Partner with the business to identify opportunities, develop practical solutions and deliver AI and automation initiatives.
About AMSA - Work with Purpose: Safe Seas. Clean Seas. Saving Lives. At Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), every role contributes to our mission to protect lives, support safe maritime operations, and safeguard Australia's marine environment.
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.
About the Role: As the AI and Automation Lead, you will establish, lead and scale AMSA's artificial intelligence (AI) and automation capability. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer and as a key member of the DITS Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership and hands‐on delivery oversight across AMSA's AI and automation capability.
In this role you will:
- Provide strategic leadership to establish and grow AMSA's AI and automation capability, shaping strategic direction and contributing to the agency's digital future.
- Partner with the business to identify opportunities, develop practical solutions and deliver AI and automation initiatives that create measurable organisational value.
- Lead enterprise delivery of AI and automation initiatives, driving outcomes from concept through to implementation, adoption and ongoing optimisation.
- Strengthen governance and assurance by embedding responsible AI practices and ensuring compliance with governance, security, privacy and legislative requirements.
- Drive organisational adoption and capability by championing the effective use of AI, supporting change, and building knowledge and capability across the organisation.
- Embed service excellence and continuous improvement by establishing sustainable operational models, monitoring performance and enhancing AI and automation services.
- Lead and develop a high‐performing team, fostering collaboration, innovation and a customer‐focused culture.
What We're Looking For: We're seeking a strategic and collaborative leader who can combine strategic vision with practical delivery expertise to establish and grow AMSA's AI and automation capability while delivering meaningful business outcomes.
You will bring:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Data, Digital Transformation or a related discipline, or a minimum of eight years' relevant industry experience.
- Strong understanding of AI, generative AI and automation technologies, and their practical application in business environments.
- Proven ability to engage, influence and communicate with senior stakeholders, translating business needs into practical technology‐enabled solutions and presenting complex concepts to executive audiences.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary initiatives involving business engagement, change management, adoption and technical delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high‐performing teams while fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
- Experience establishing governance, risk and assurance practices for technology initiatives, with an understanding of cybersecurity, privacy, information management and responsible AI.
- Behaviours aligned with One AMSA values and ways of working.
What We Offer at AMSA: At AMSA, we support our people to do their best work through competitive remuneration and salary packaging options, 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, generous leave entitlements with 20 days annual leave plus paid Christmas shutdown, paid parental leave with 18 weeks for primary and 14 weeks for secondary carer, wellbeing focus with health reimbursements, flu vaccinations and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, flexible work including work from home arrangements, career development including training, study assistance, paid professional memberships.
One AMSA: Shaping Our Future Together. 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.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted, as AMSA recruitment is managed internally.
AI and Automation Lead employer: Australian Maritime Safety Authority
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is an exceptional employer, offering meaningful careers that contribute to national maritime safety and environmental protection. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, competitive remuneration, and generous leave entitlements, AMSA fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture where every team member is valued and empowered to grow. Located in Sydney, AMSA provides unique opportunities for professional development and engagement in impactful initiatives that make a real difference in the community.
Contact Details:
Australian Maritime Safety Authority Recruitment Team
