Advisor Standards

Advisor Standards
$115,565 - $134,779 + 15.4% super
Melbourne, Cairns, Perth, Canberra based
Ongoing

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be an integral member of a small team responsible for the management of AMSA’s aviation capability, ensuring consistency across a geographically dispersed team in auditing our contracted Search and Rescue (SAR) aircraft and training air search observers (ASOs).

Frequent domestic travel is a requirement, and the successful candidate must be willing to travel on fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft and on boats.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the SAR Unit (SRU) Audit & Training Program for contracted SRU operators and ASOs.
• Performing fixed wing and rotary wing flight duties associated with SRU training and assessment.
• Coordinating development and ongoing needs analysis for SAR equipment to ensure requirements are met.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on aviation SAR matters.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

To be successful in this position, you will have the following skills and experience:

• ​​Significant experience and understanding of civil special mission operations, either fixed wing or rotary wing, preferably search and rescue operations.
• ​Experience in flight operations as a pilot, tactical coordinator, sensor operator, helicopter crewperson or similar (SAR, EMS, Defence etc).
• Experience in training, assessing, and auditing individual and organisational performance in an operational aviation environment.
• ​Ability to develop and maintain operational standards and training documentation.​

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 2016-2019.

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 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 our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete your application on our website via the Careers at AMSA page by 11:55pm (AEST) 1 July 2024. 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 Lyndon Leverington at ***************@amsa.gov.au

If you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact Human Resources on ***********@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.