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 People and Culture Branch is crucial in supporting our workforce and fostering a positive organisational culture. The branch places significant emphasis on providing comprehensive support for expeditioners, encompassing recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, as well as medical and organisational psychological services, and offboarding. Additionally, the branch delivers essential divisional services spanning media, communication, risk management, and business continuity. The AAD remains steadfast in its commitment to cultivating a positive, inclusive culture that promotes diversity and equity. The Expeditioner Training and Expeditioner Support areas focus on ensuring expeditioners are recruited, onboarded, trained, supported and offboarded in an efficient and caring way, to meet the needs of the Australian Antarctic Program and to ensure a positive expeditioner experience. Each area liaises with diverse stakeholder groups, internal and external. The key duties of the position include Be responsible for: Leading small, high-performing teams that plan, deliver and review expeditioner services and training. Collaborate, communicate, leverage and influence relationships to deliver agreed business outcomes. Exemplify a high level of resilience and personal integrity, be a team player, and lead through consultation and engagement with stakeholders. Undertake complex analysis and interpretation and apply significant judgement in decision making. Oversee financial and procurement processes including tender documentation; manage contracts and budgets. 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.
