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One AMSA
At AMSA, we’re united by our purpose – safe and clean seas, saving lives.
Our culture is built on cooperation, mutual respect, and strong relationships.
We celebrate individuality and embrace diversity as a source of strength.
Together we create a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, empowered, and contributes to shaping our future together - as One AMSA.
Our values
Our values are the basis for how we engage with each other, our partners, and the maritime community.
Collaborative– we work together, share knowledge and build on each other’s strengths
Accountable – we own our actions, decisions and their impact.
Inclusive – we create an environment where everyone belongs and can contribute
Innovative – we look ahead and active with creativity and courage
Respectful – we treat everyone with kindness and engage thoughtfully with different perspectives.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
2025 Census and action plan
2025 is the first year AMSA has participated in the Australian Public Service Employee Census. Our participation rate is 94%, with an engagement rate of 80% (5 percentage points higher than the APS overall). These figures demonstrate our people are willing to engage, share their experiences and perceptions, and help make AMSA a better place to work. A highlights report PDF1.26 MB provides a summary of our census results.
From the census, we have decided on an action plan with things to focus on, as well as recognised what we are doing well.
Things we will focus on
- Build on our strengths with continued investment in health and wellbeing
- Build a culture of high integrity and respect
- Empower employees with increased job autonomy, providing space and permission for innovation and experimentation
- Effectively embed change management, communication and consultation into our BAU
Things we are doing well
Employee engagement is high
- 2025 engagement is 80% (+5 above the APS overall)
- We believed strongly in the purpose and objectives of AMSA
- We are committed to AMSA's goals
- We are happy to go the 'extra mile' at work when required
We focus on health and wellbeing
- We feel our immediate supervisor cares about our health and wellbeing
- We are satisfied with the policies/practices in place to help manage health and wellbeing
- We feel that a request for a flexible work arrangement would be given reasonable consideration
Download a printable version of the AMSA Census Action Plan. PDF157.46 KB
Diversity and inclusion
Strategies and action plans strengthen our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We work towards ambitious goals of Indigenous and gender equity through our:
- Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
- Reconciliation Action Plan: Innovate 2024 - 2026
- Gender Equity Action Plan.
We're committed to developing targeted action plans for accessibility, cultural and LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group
Our employee-led Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group consists of representatives from across AMSA and works collaboratively to support our diversity and inclusion agenda. The Group's purpose is to provide input on building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce in line with objectives outlined in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Work with us
We're a small but mighty organisation. With us, you have an opportunity to do work that makes a difference.