Above the Line Opportunity
Multiple Levels Available
Multiple Locations
Above-the-line opportunity for maritime safety and compliance professionals - Multiple Locations
We are seeking experienced Maritime Safety & Compliance professionals based in multiple states across Australia. These roles sit within a high‑tempo operational environment responsible for the safety governance, compliance, audit, and incident oversight of a fleet of vessels operating across Australia's coastline, rivers, bays, inlets, and territorial waters.
You will contribute to the governance and assurance of maritime operations conducted in complex and regulated environments, with responsibilities spanning safety frameworks, compliance assurance, investigations, and operational guidance. Depending on experience, roles may include technical specialist responsibilities or supervisory leadership of teams delivering maritime safety and compliance outcomes.
Opportunities exist across VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, WA, NT and other coastal locations.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements may be available, subject to operational requirements.
Your new role
Provide maritime safety and compliance oversight
Implement and maintain Maritime Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Lead and participate in audits, assurance activities, and compliance inspections
Coordinate and manage incident reviews, investigations, and corrective actions
Ensure adherence to Australian and international maritime regulatory frameworks
Support and manage certifications, endorsements, and qualification records
Provide authoritative advice to operational crews and senior stakeholders
Build strong working relationships with regulators, internal teams, and external partners
For supervisory roles: lead, mentor and coordinate small teams delivering safety and compliance outcomes.
What you'll need to succeed
You will bring experience in maritime safety, compliance, or regulated fleet operations, ideally within government, defence, border protection, or similarly high‑risk operational environments.
Strong understanding of Australian and international maritime safety legislation
Experience conducting or supporting audits, inspections, or assurance activities
Exposure to incident investigation frameworks and safety reporting
Effective stakeholder engagement across operational and regulatory environments
Sound judgement, clear communication, and a risk‑based mindset
Previous supervisory or leadership experience (desirable, not mandatory)
Defence Clearance
What you need to do now
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