Senior Advisor Engineering Aids to Navigation
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Senior Advisor Engineering Aids to Navigation
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Senior Advisor Engineering - Aids to Navigation
$149,860 - $173,729 + 15.4% super
Location - Brisbane preferred, other AMSA office locations (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra) will be considered.
Ongoing
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.
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 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 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.
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 ourDiversity and Inclusion Strategy.
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.
For any questions regarding the role please contact Mike Wytcherley on (07) 3001 6825.
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering, General Business, and Management
* Industries
Government Administration, Engineering Services, and Maritime Transportation
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