The successful applicant will need to work on site.Department OverviewThe Maritime Logistics Section is responsible for the effective delivery of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic maritime operations, including marine science activities, within the Australian Antarctic Program. Primarily this relates to operational planning and management of Australia’s icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, but also includes other vessels the AAD may charter along with the management and operationalisation of the AAD's domestic commercial vessel fleet and any capabilities and interfaces used in support of the AAD's maritime operations.The key duties of the position include:Provide leadership, direction and support to the Maritime Operations Team by fostering a strong culture of safety, inclusion, equity and flexibility.Manage individual performance, assess behaviour and work competency, providing regular and constructive feedback, counselling and reporting.Lead the planning, management and execution of AAD voyages to deliver program outcomes as defined in AAD seasonal plans.Lead the planning, management and operationalisation of AAD in-port activities for AAD vessels.Lead and/or co-ordinate Maritime Logistics input into AAD season planning processes.Lead and/or co-ordinate Maritime Logistics input into AAD incident management processes.Manage the procurement requirements and processes of the Maritime Operations Team, including approaches to market, in accordance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPR’s) and ongoing contract/contractor management.Manage the Maritime Operations Team’s budget and financial processing, including operational and capital expenditure programs, both current and forecast, in line with the Department’s strategic directions.Manage the gathering and analysing of information from diverse sources to develop, review and update key operational documentation which includes Safety Management Systems (SMS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), business continuity plans and training manuals.Ensure appropriate physical and electronic records management standards are adhered to by the Maritime Operations Team.Lead the delivery of voyage management recruitment, briefing and training programs.Implement Government policies on behalf of the AAD with direction from the Director, Maritime Logistics.Minimum RequirementsCitizenship: to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.Security Clearance: this position requires a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.Pre-employment Check: 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 of 6 months.Driver Licence: the successful applicant must hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle driver licence.NotesWe currently have one vacancy available for immediate filling in Hobart TAS. A merit pool for filling the same or similar position may be established at the conclusion of this selection process.RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: APSC RecruitAbility.
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