Job no: 4+2861
Work type: full-time
Location: Multiple locations, Canberra
Categories: Environment Policy and Standards
$+8,528 - $117,647 + 15.4% super
Canberra, but other locations considered
Full-time Ongoing
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about environmental protection?
Are you eager to work on tangible outcomes that will shape the global maritime sector and protect our environment?
The Environment Policy and Standards team is seeking Senior Officers to help shape Australia's domestic and international efforts to protect the marine environment from the impacts of shipping.
The Senior Officer will make policy recommendations on international maritime pollution issues, assist in the development of environment protection policy and regulations for the maritime sector and support implementation of international maritime pollution prevention conventions in Australia.
Working collaboratively with stakeholders, the Senior Officer will use their communication, policy and regulatory skills to develop Australia’s position at International Maritime Organization meetings, educate stakeholders on domestic and international policies and regulations, and identify emerging environmental issues associated with the maritime sector.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
To be successful in this position, you will have the following skills and experience:
Demonstrated ability to understand, develop and administer policy, legislation and international conventions, preferably in relation to maritime environment protection, or an ability to quickly gain this knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to undertake research and analysis, synthesising complex information to develop policy and regulatory options or advice.
Demonstrated ability to prepare briefings and presentations on complex issues for high level meetings.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with others as part of a team and effectively engage with stakeholders.
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent work experience, preferably in a policy or regulatory role.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver results to a high standard in a timely manner.
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 2026 - 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)
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 2026-2026[TE1] by the Diversity Council 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[TE2] page by Sunday 22 September. 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 the role please contact Ashleigh Fox on 02 627+ 5+85 or 0438 412 75+.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact Human Resources on
[email protected]
AMSA does not engage staff under the Public Service Act 1+++. AMSA engages employees under the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1++0 and our remuneration arrangements are specific to AMSA. The advertised position is equivalent to an APS 6.
Advertised: 02 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
