Who we are The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is part of the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. As primary agency for Australia's Antarctic Program (AAP), the AAD is responsible for achieving the Australian Government's Antarctic goals. These goals are to: Maintain the Antarctic Treaty System and enhance Australia's influence within it. Protect the Antarctic environment. Understand the role of Antarctica in the global climate system. Undertake scientific work of practical, economic and national significance. 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 oversees air and sea transport (and the contracts to manage 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, in Antarctica and on Macquarie Island. The Supply Chain Operations Section is a key element of the branch's three logistics arms (the others being aviation and shipping) and carries responsibility for the effective planning, coordination, management and delivery of a range of cargo and supply chain services in support of seasonal operations within the Antarctic, sub-Antarctic and the Southern Ocean. The key duties of the position include Undertake procurement in accordance with the Australian Government's Resource Management Framework, the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (2021) and associated Departmental policies. Effectively engage and negotiate with contractors and suppliers on behalf of the AAD's Supply Chain Operations section for the provision of a diverse range of goods and services, ensuring value for money for the Australian Government. Apply sound judgement and organisational capability in the planning and effective administration of a range of procurement and contract activities. Providing specific procurement advice and guidance to the Supply Chain Operations management team and staff around procurement policy, procedural and contractual requirements. Leading engagement with the AAD's Procurement Unit in relation to the administration of more complex and/or higher-value Supply Chain Operation procurement activities. Supporting the wider section in general seasonal procurement and sustainment activities. Advising the Supply Chain Operations management team of any incidents, risks or issues related to the provision of contracted goods or services. Actively contributing to the oversight of safe working environments at all AAD facilities. Working effectively, efficiently and cooperatively within an operationally focused environment as a member of the multi-disciplinary Supply Chain Operations team. Participating in or leading other supply chain operational activities as required. For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job Description which can be downloaded from our website - the Apply Now link will take you there.