About AMSA
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is Australia's national agency responsible for maritime safety, protection of the marine environment, and search and rescue.
Our vision, ‘safe and clean seas, saving lives’, links to sustainably caring for Sea Country, as well as ensuring marine safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander seafarers and their communities.
AMSA has approximately 480 employees. Currently 3 of our employees identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and 2 play an active role in our Reconciliation Working Group and guide and advise on our reconciliation journey.
We have employees located in 21 locations. We proudly refer to our office locations using both conventional and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander names.
Our work has regional, national, and global impacts. Our primary role is to:
- promote maritime safety and protection of the marine environment
- prevent and combat ship-sourced pollution
- provide infrastructure to support safe navigation in Australian waters
- provide a national search and rescue service to the maritime and aviation sectors
- provide, on request, services to the maritime industry on a commercial basis.
AMSA’s reconciliation journey is consistent with the Australian Government’s Regulator Performance Guide, specifically:
(a) Principle 1: Continuous improvement and building trust - Continuously improving relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities to build trust and ensure maritime safety outcomes.
(b) Principle 3: Collaboration and engagement - Implementing engagement strategies to ensure effective consultation and respectful dialogue and partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
Our RAP aligns with AMSA Strategy 2030, specifically:
(a) Objective 2: AMSA is connected and future focused. Ensuring we remain seen as a trusted adviser and respected regulator through deep understanding of the communities we regulate.
(b) Enabler 3: AMSA’s workforce is ready for the future. Building a workforce that reflects the community in its diversity.
As such, reconciliation is closely entwined with our vision, strategy, and mandate as a national regulatory authority.