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 oversee 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 maritime logistics. We carry responsibility for the effective planning, coordination, management and delivery of a range of cargo and supply chain services in support of operations within Australia, the Antarctic, sub-Antarctic and the Southern Ocean. The key duties of the position include The job Lead a diverse team of up to 40 dedicated personnel across multiple sites in Tasmania and across the 4 research stations within the Australian Antarctic Program. Represent Supply Chain Operations across internal and external stakeholder groups (including external agencies, regulators, logistics providers etc) Drive the continuous improvement and uplift of people, processes, physical assets and systems. Anticipate and establish priorities for the Supply Chain Operations section in support of seasonal objectives. Provide strategic advice and direction relating to the Supply Chain Operation's capabilities and capacities. Manage capital and operational budgets efficiently and responsibly. Exercise sound judgement and decision-making to navigate complex operational risks. Support organisational transformation through adaptive leadership and effective change management. Champion a safe working environment. 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.
