Who we are
The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is part of the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. As the primary agency for Australia's Antarctic Program (AAP), the AAD is responsible for achieving the Australian Government's Antarctic goals. The AAD also has responsibility for administering the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
The Operations and Logistics Branch oversees our operations in Antarctica, supporting people in our year-round research stations and remote field bases. The branch manages air and sea transport, including contracts for Australia’s icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, and aviation capabilities to transport expeditioners south and enable them to travel around Antarctica. We have staff with diverse skills, located primarily in Tasmania, Antarctica, and on Macquarie Island.
The Supply Chain Operations Section is a key element of the branch's logistics arms, carrying responsibility for the effective planning, coordination, management, and delivery of a range of cargo and supply chain services within the Antarctic, sub-Antarctic, and the Southern Ocean.
The job
The Cargo Operations Team Lead will operate primarily from the Cargo Biosecurity Centre (CBC) at the Hobart waterfront. This operational role is pivotal to the Antarctic Supply Chain, ensuring cargo throughput while adhering to high biosecurity standards and import/export legislation.
What you’ll gain from the experience
What we are looking for
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:
Eligibility and other requirements
Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
Pre-employment checks: Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance, and where required, a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation, and a probation period.
For additional information, please read the Job Description below.
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