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.
The Supply Chain Operations Section is a key element of the Branch's logistics arms, with 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 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
What you'll gain from the experience
An opportunity to lead with purpose in an environment that values collaboration, safety, and inclusion
Scope to shape the strategic direction of the Australian Antarctic Division's Supply Chain
Exposure to a unique and ever-challenging operational context
Close collaboration with a dynamic and highly experienced leadership team
Participation in a truly purpose-led organisation, delivering world-leading science on behalf of the Australian Government
What we are looking for
Supply Chain Expertise – Extensive industry experience in supply chain, operations, warehousing, manufacturing or logistics management
Team Leadership – Proven ability to lead with integrity, build psychologically safe environments, support career development, and manage performance constructively
Performance Delivery – Results and outcome focused approach to managing performance, priorities, progress and responsibilities
Continuous Improvement – A continuous improvement mindset capable of leading, developing and implementing improvements and solutions
Stakeholder Influence – Well-developed interpersonal skills in building and developing relationships and influencing a broad range of stakeholders
Communication Style – Clear and adaptive communicator who can simplify complexity, and support shared understanding at all levels
Adaptable employment arrangements are available with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
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📌 Director Supply Chain Operations
🏢 Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
📍 Australia