At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams to enhance navigation systems and ensure safety at sea.
- Company: Join the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, a leader in marine safety.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, health programs, and 4 weeks annual leave.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to your growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on marine safety while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering with 5+ years of leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 85500 - 104500 $ per year.
Location - Brisbane preferred, other AMSA office locations (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra) will be considered.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Advisor, Engineering Aids to Navigation (AtoN) is responsible for delivering expert technical support and oversight across the construction, maintenance, and repair of AMSA’s AtoN structures and systems. This includes ensuring robust engineering governance, optimising asset performance, and supporting the effective scheduling and delivery of project programs.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading and managing the AtoN engineering team, ensuring high-quality outputs, staff development, and welfare.
- Developing and implementing strategic engineering policies, standards, and documentation.
- Overseeing technical assessments, reports, and specifications related to AtoN infrastructure.
- Managing project planning, budgeting, and risk-based prioritisation for AtoN works.
- Providing expert engineering advice to support project delivery.
- Overseeing lifecycle assessment, analysing asset condition and performance data to inform maintenance strategies.
- Managing technical documentation, qualified equipment lists, and modification control processes.
- Acting as a technical authority and resolving complex engineering issues across business units.
- Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, environmental standards, and WHS legislation.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in this position, you will have the following skills and experience:
- A degree in engineering or a related technical field, with at least 5 years’ experience leading technical functions. Chartered Engineer status (or the ability to obtain Australian professional accreditation) is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of engineering governance, design processes, and technical operations.
- In-depth understanding of structural assets within marine or coastal environments; experience with AtoN systems is an advantage.
- Demonstrated expertise in the assessment, design, and remediation of maritime infrastructure and heritage buildings.
- Solid experience in strategic asset management, including lifecycle planning, risk management, and work program prioritisation.
- Proficiency in using computerised asset management systems.
- Proven leadership capability in managing high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative technical teams, with a focus on capability development and effective workload management.
AMSA BENEFITS
We are committed to 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 for positions at this level
- 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.
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 encourage applications from people of all diverse backgrounds and are committed to supporting you to reach your full potential.
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete your application on our website via the Careers at AMSA page by 11.55pm Sunday 14th September. You will need to provide: your resume (maximum of 3 pages) a brief cover letter (maximum 500 words) outlining what you will bring to this role.
Senior Advisor Engineering Aids to Navigation 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
