Principal Advisor, Navigation Safety

Principal Advisor, Navigation Safety
$167,626 - $177,834 + 15.4% super
Canberra (other locations can be considered)
Ongoing
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Head of Navigation and Communications Systems, the Principal Advisor, Navigation Safety will lead a team responsible for policy and planning matters related to the safe navigation of ships in Australian waters.
You will provide sound policy and regulatory advice, underpinned by high level subject matter expertise. People and resource management, team leadership and developing high level written material are key aspects of this role.
You will be responsible for:

• Leading a team that provides specialist subject matter advice on navigational safety issues. These include:

• Aids to navigation and positioning, navigation and timing systems (PNT), with a focus on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and PNT resilience;
• Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), Electronic Charting Systems (ECS) and other shipboard navigational aids; and
• Vessel Traffic Services and coastal pilotage matters.
• Representing Australia nationally and internationally, including leading delegations to forums of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other relevant bodies.

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

• Extensive maritime experience, particularly in navigation, at a senior level.
• Maritime-related tertiary qualification or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of the navigational aids outlined in the 'About the role' section.
• A good understanding of the working of peak international organisations such as IMO and IALA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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 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 .
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 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 .
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete your application on our website via the page by 11:55pm (AEDT), Friday, 15 March 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 Mahesh Alimchandani, Head of Navigation and Communications Systems, on 02 6279 5927 or email mxa@amsa.gov.au.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources on
AMSA does not engage staff under the APS Act. AMSA engages employees under the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990 and our remuneration arrangements are specific to AMSA.
Advertised: 23 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time