Merit List/Pools and How They Will Be UsedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools, please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.
About the RoleThe Director Multilateral Engagement manages a small team coordinating AMSA's multilateral engagement. Some of the team's responsibilities include:
Managing the campaign for election to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2025,Developing strategic advice to advance Australia's priorities in multilateral forums,Delivering training and support for AMSA's technical delegations to multilateral forums,Implementing AMSA's international engagement strategy, andSupporting Executive and AMSA's London-based representative.This role will be responsible for developing new proposals to continue to strengthen and modernise this critical UN specialised agency.
AMSA BenefitsWe are committed to 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 AMSAThe 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.
The Key Duties of the Position Include:Skills and Experience International engagement experience, including liaison with international organisations and foreign governments,Strong communication skills with the ability to present information to a variety of audiences from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds,Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to manage and develop a small team,Ability to gain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance (NV1).An understanding of Australia's maritime interests would be an advantage.
For more information about this role, please refer to the position description.
Diversity and InclusionDiversity and inclusion are a priority at AMSA. Our role means that we impact and influence communities right across Australia, which 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 ApplyPlease complete your application on our website via the Careers at AMSA page by 11:55 PM AEDT Wednesday 13 November 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 Elisa Boughton on 02 6279 5608. 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. Getting to Know the Australian Maritime Safety AuthorityAt the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with a disability, and people from other diverse backgrounds. AMSA is Australia's National agency responsible for coordinating maritime and aviation search and rescue. We regulate domestic commercial vessels, Australian and foreign shipping – from 12 metre prawn trawlers to 350 metre liquefied natural gas tankers, and everything commercial in between. We are also responsible for protecting Australia's precious marine environments like the Great Barrier Reef from the impacts of shipping. Our stakeholders are just as diverse as our role, but our mission connects them all and inspires our people to make a real difference every day – "Safe and clean seas, saving lives." AMSA offers unique and challenging career opportunities, and we employ around 430 people across Australia. To learn more about our organisation, please visit our website.
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