Our AMSA stories
Every day is different
Our Port Marine Surveyors help protect seafarers and our precious marine and coastal environments by enforcing international and Australian safety standards on ships operating in Australian waters. Hear from our Port Marine Surveyor Captain Ashish Malik on what motivates him every day.
No 2 days are ever the same for our marine inspectors. In their own words, Abby Martin and Thomas Parsons share what they love about working with industry to ensure safe vessel operations in Australia.
Passionate and dedicated teams
Elesha - Vessel Operations
"At AMSA I am surrounded by passionate colleagues and subject experts, and I greatly enjoy brainstorming as a team and drawing upon their knowledge to find positive outcomes for our customers. I genuinely identify with AMSA’s values and am surrounded by likeminded people. The support and encouragement I have received from my colleagues since I began my career at AMSA has been incredible. Every day I learn something new. I enjoy coming to work every day, and find the work fast paced, interesting, and rewarding. "
Opportunities for career growth and promotion
Nathan – Maritime Regulation
"My career at AMSA started in 2017 as a Customer Service Officer in AMSA's contact centre, known as AMSA Connect. This role provided a strong foundation and over the next 5 years I have taken on a number of different roles within AMSA including positions within the Corporate Services, Operations and Policy and Regulation divisions. In my current role as Advisor Domestic Maritime Regulation, I feel fortunate to be able to contribute to domestic maritime safety policy and help AMSA in achieve our mission of safe and clean seas, saving lives. "
A flexible work environment
Sarah - Communications
"The last few years have continued to show what kind of workplace AMSA is - resilient, supportive, and deeply committed to its people. Since the height of the pandemic, life has brought some major personal changes: I became a single mother, lost my own mother, and bought a home. More recently, I’ve expanded my work into the domestic commercial vessel industry, including Class 1 and Class 4 vessels.
Throughout it all, AMSA has been a constant source of support. The flexibility, understanding, and stability the organisation provides have allowed me to navigate these life changes without the added stress of job insecurity. AMSA has truly been my rock - offering a steady foundation and meaningful focus when I’ve needed it most.
On top of that, I feel incredibly fortunate to work alongside such talented, passionate, and dedicated people. The calibre of professionals at AMSA inspires me every day, and I’m proud and grateful to be part of such an exceptional organisation."
Demographics
The diversity of the people at AMSA (as at March 2025):
- 1% come from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background
- 16% have caring responsibilities
- 17% were born in non-English speaking countries
- 1.9% live with a disability
- 45.5% are women
- 24% speak other languages in addition to English
- 4% identify as LGBTQIA+
- 17.2% are younger (under 35)
- 23% are older (over 55)