Senior Advisor, Maritime Communications

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Detail information about job Senior Advisor, Maritime Communications. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Develop strategic maritime and search and rescue communication solutions
• Contribute to AMSA's vision of safe and clean seas, saving lives
• Work with a collaborative and supportive team of professionals

$124,636 - $144,487 + 15.4% superannuation
Canberra based
Ongoing

ABOUT AMSA

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is Australia’s national agency responsible for maritime safety, protection of the marine environment, and maritime aviation search and rescue.  We are a statutory authority established under the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990 (AMSA Act).

At AMSA we ensure safe vessel operations, combat marine pollution and rescue people in distress. We work closely with other Australian and international government agencies and related industries, providing valuable advice and expertise to ensure we, and others deliver on our mission. 

It is an exciting time at AMSA, as we have recently assumed the full service delivery for the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessels. As we chart new territory, it creates opportunities to engage further and have an even bigger impact on the Australian Maritime industry.

AMSA employs around 400 people across Australia.  We offer unique and challenging career opportunities for our employees, who come from a range of diverse backgrounds.  Our employees represent our values, and operate in a PROFESSIONAL and COLLABORATIVE way; are DEDICATED to our mission and are ACCOUNTABLE for decisions and actions.

Working at AMSA will give you an opportunity to make a real difference and actively contribute towards AMSA’s vision for Safe and clean seas, saving lives.

To learn more about our organisation, our AMSA Values and our people, please visit our website.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Senior Advisor, Maritime Communications you will be a specialist and trusted advisor on maritime communications. You will strategically support the Standards division in the development of maritime communication solutions and associated policies and procedures.

The role will see you provide advice on maritime communications and for Search and Rescue communications in both the maritime and aeronautical domains. You will apply your technical expertise and knowledge in association with AMSA’s role as a statutory authority and international obligations.

You will be responsible for producing written briefs in regards to maritime communications for delegates attending national and international forums and from time to time, you may have the opportunity to represent AMSA at these forums as required.

Reporting to the Principle Advisor Aviation and Operational Implementation, you will be part of a collaborative, supportive and customer focused team of professionals who value their role in delivering on AMSA’s vision.

 

ABOUT THE PERSON

To be successful in this position, you will have solid foundations working at a senior capacity in a communications environment.

Your technical knowledge and understanding of radio communications and radio navigation systems will be key to your success. You will have a willingness and eagerness to learn and collaborate to ensure you are delivering high quality solutions.

You will be a trusted advisor, and a natural promoter and influencer, with an ability to engage and network with a variety of stakeholders. You will possess strong presentation with demonstrated experience presenting and communication information in both written and verbal formats.

For a full list of prerequisites and required capabilities for this role, please refer to the position description.

At AMSA, we acknowledge the value diversity can bring to assist us in delivering against our mission to contribute towards ‘Safe and clean seas, saving lives’. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with a disability and people from other diverse backgrounds. For further information, please refer to AMSA Diversity Plan 2014-2017.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Exciting and challenging work which directly contributes to AMSA’s mission, strategy and the impact we make to the community
• A collaborative work environment where you can contribute to AMSA’s strong reputation as maritime regulator, through working with dedicated colleagues who provide regulatory oversight to one of the safest maritime regions in the world
• The opportunity to work with supportive, passionate and collaborative colleagues and leaders who encourage and support each other to achieve positive outcomes and success
• An inclusive workplace with attractive remuneration package, including generous employer superannuation contributions
• Employee rewards, recognition and benefits that support workplace achievement and work life balance

 
Note: Information about our terms and conditions of employment are contained in the AMSA Enterprise Agreement 2016-2019.

 

HOW TO APPLY

All applications should be completed on our website via the Careers at AMSA page by 11:30pm Sunday 22 July 2018. As part of your application you will need to provide;

• your resume
• a cover letter (maximum 800 words) outlines how your skills and experience meet the prerequisites and required capabilities of the role – please see link to the position description for full details

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Christine Macmillian – Manager, Response Policy on 02 6279 5741.