Members of our executive and leadership team who are appointed according to our relevant laws.
- Kaylene Dale – Chief Executive Officer
Appointed under Section 49 of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990.
Kaylene Dale was appointed as AMSA CEO on 1 October 2024.
Kaylene joined the Australian Customs Service in 2000 and has since held senior leadership roles in the Australian Border Force, the Department of Home Affairs, and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Kaylene has worked extensively in a regulatory environment and has experience in civil maritime security, border operations and enforcement, strategy and capability, gender equality and emergency management.
Kaylene holds a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Studies in Applied Criminology.
Related information
- Find out about our Executive team
- Learn about our structure
Last updated: 23 June 2025