Marine Safety Officer

The Marine Safety Officer is accountable to the Marine Safety Coordinator for state-wide water based and land based patrols to assess compliance with the standards required under boating legislation and relevant Codes of Practice. The role is to ensure vessels are safe and comply with legislative requirements undertaking education, enforcement, and deterrent action where vessels are operating in breach of relevant legislation, in accordance with Agency policies, procedures and guidelines. This includes the coordination and timely, effective investigations into reported incidents, detections of breaches of legislation, contributing to the development of strategic initiatives that contribute to provide for the safe use of South Australian waters for recreational and other aquatic activities. The incumbent should have experience in interpreting legislation, investigation techniques, compiling persecution briefs and comprehensive knowledge of government policy, procedures and administrative law processes and practices.