Aviation Services (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)Government - Federal (Government & Defence)Perth basedOngoingJoin a small team to sustain and develop aviation search and rescue capabilitiesSupportive and collaborative work environment which offers flexible work, health and wellbeing benefits, and paid Christmas shutdownEngage with operators and stakeholders across WA and SA with frequent planned travel to support AMSA's workABOUT THE ROLEThe Senior Officer Standards role contributes primarily to the safe and effective delivery of AMSA responsibilities in search and rescue (SAR). As part of a team of four that provides national coverage, you will participate in audits, training, development, liaison both internally and externally, and accurate record-keeping.The Senior Officer Standards will require aviation experience, a SAR or emergency service background and completion of a HUET course.The role requires frequent planned travel on aircraft for SAR auditing and training, and we will provide an annual travel plan to provide you as much notice as possible. Note, the majority of the travel plan is flexible around the individual's requirements, with most trips being 2 to 4 days long.At AMSA we provide a supportive, collaborative and flexible working environment. This role requires 3 days per fortnight in the office, with the rest as WFH if desired.You will be responsible for:Auditing standards and contractual compliance for our contracted aircraft and equipmentVisits to opportunity aircraft operators across Western Australia and South AustraliaTraining for air search observers in WARotating on-call responsibilities and occasional out of hours or short notice requestsParticipating as part of the broader team in the development of capabilitySKILLS AND EXPERIENCETo be successful in this position, you will have the following skills and experience:Experience and understanding of flight operations, and desirably also of maritime operationsExperience in training, assessing and/or auditing individual and organisational performance, ideally in an operational environmentDemonstrated ability to develop and maintain operational standards and training documentationDemonstrated communication/relationship and stakeholder management skillsAbility to self-motivate and work independentlyExperience working in SAR or with the emergency or related servicesFor more information about this role, please refer to the position description.We are committed to a supportive and collaborative work environment, which is why AMSA offers:Flexible work including work from home arrangementsHealth and wellbeing programs including annual flu vaccinations and a healthy lifestyle reimbursementAn 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 livesABOUT 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.DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONDiversity 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 APPLYPlease complete your application on our website via the Careers at AMSA page by 11.55pm (AEDT) Sunday 10 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 Lyndon Leverington on 02 6279 5770.
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