Assistant Director Committees & Regulatory Analysis Support

Assistant Director Committees and Regulatory Analysis Support

$124755 - $.4 % super

Canberra Hobart Melbourne Sydney and Coffs Harbour preferred; other AMSA locations will be considered

Ongoing

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director Regulatory Analysis and Engagement the Assistant Director Committees and Regulatory Analysis Support will lead the management of Policy and Regulation divisions domestic stakeholder engagement committees and groups. The holder of this position will also provide business support services such as information and content management and internal governance processes including supporting AMSAs Regulatory Reform addition the position undertakes regulatory impact analysis under the Australian Governments Regulation Impact Analysis and Regulatory Burden Measurement frameworks to support AMSAs compliance with the Office of Impact Analysis (OIA) requirements. The position also assists in the delivery of the sections work program including policy projects.

You will be responsible for:

• Undertaking analysis and provide advice on AMSAs regulatory change proposals IMO Resolution assessments regulatory costing under the Australian Governments Regulatory Burden Measurement framework OIA Preliminary Impact Assessments the preparation of Regulatory Impact Statements (RIS) and OIAs RIS carve-outs for AMSA.
• Representing AMSAs interests in negotiations and correspondence with the OIA and other external agencies on matters relating to regulatory impact analysis costing consultation and compliance.
• Undertaking research and supports the development and maintenance of training and guidance materials to build staff capability in best practice regulation.
• Preparing and maintaining high quality documents processes and procedures forms and templates data and tools contact information and guidance to support the development of AMSA regulatory instruments.
• Managing AMSAs stakeholder engagement committees fostering collaboration transparency and trust across internal and external partners.
• Developing implementing and maintaining AMSAs post implementation review and evaluation framework.
• Building and maintaining working relationships in AMSA and with its customers and stakeholders including other government entities.
• Reviewing and maintaining AMSAs intranet sites for regulatory development and domestic stakeholder committees.
• Preparing and/or contributing to high quality impartial and forthright regulatory discussion advice submissions reports papers and briefings.
• Leading ad hoc project work relating to the National Law policy framework.
• Preparing policy positions drafting instructions explanatory material and associated documents.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

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

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent work experience preferably in a policy or regulatory role relating to safety matters.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver results to a high standard in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team and engage with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake research and analysis synthesising complex information to develop options or advice.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare briefings on complex issues and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and/or administer policy regulation legislation preferably in relation to marine safety matters.

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

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 learn more about our organisation please visit our website.

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

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 ofensuring 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.

Dont meet every single requirement At AMSA we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway you might just be the person were 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 AEDT Thursday 23rd October 2025. 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 Shontelle Chamtaprieo on.

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

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.