Join to apply for the Station Cargo Capabilities Team Lead role at Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 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 and McDonald Islands.
The Operations and Logistics Branch plans, coordinates, facilitates and delivers operations for the Australian Antarctic Program by safely resupplying and sustaining the Antarctic Stations and building operational capacity to deliver future Antarctic projects.
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 Job The Station Cargo Capabilities Team Lead is a critical role within the AAD's Supply Chain Operations, working to forecast and facilitate return to Australia (RTA) cargo in support of the Australian Antarctic Program (AAP). The position engages regularly with the Station Supply Officers and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in the lead-up to and throughout the operational season.
Key duties will include, but are not limited to:
Supporting the Assistant Director – Station Cargo Capabilities in leading the Station Supply Officer team effectively, maintaining succinct cargo planning documentation and seasonal communications, delegating tasks between team members, and providing guidance on resupply operations. Assisting with annual expeditioner recruitment activities, onboarding and training including the maintenance of Station Supply Officer training materials, and ongoing pastoral care and support for Station Supply Officers. Engaging proactively with internal and external stakeholders to develop, review and maintain seasonal Return to Australia (RTA) cargo forecasts against evolving needs and within time constraints. Advocating for the Station Supply Officers and representing their requirements to internal and external stakeholders at the AAD's head office. Working collaboratively with the AAD Environmental Management Unit and other AAD stakeholders to contribute to the development and implementation of the Return to Australia Plan (RTA Plan) for the removal of all material not required at Australian Stations, and the Waste Management Strategy for the ongoing reduction and sustainable management of current and future waste streams at Australian Stations as required under the Initial Environmental Evaluation (IEE). Drawing upon solid project management experience, working proactively with Station Supply Officers, Maritime Operations, Aviation, and Station leadership teams for the planning, phasing and implementation of priority supply chain preparations which impact the effectiveness of station resupply operations. Providing clear, specific guidance to Station Supply Officers on sensitive cargo (i.e. samples, medical or cold chain items) against forecast capacities and in accordance with procedures. Coordinating and facilitating the development, maintenance, and replenishment of operational equipment and consumables required by the Station Supply Officers to facilitate safe and efficient operations and cargo movements. Participating in the systematic annual review of the AAD's cargo and waste Standard Operating Procedures and biosecurity management practices. Actively contributing to the safe working environments at all AAD cargo handling and warehousing facilities and fostering the safety culture within the team. Advising on risks related to the provision of core Supply Chain Operations services, opportunities for improvements and asset developments potentially impacting supply chain management, considering ramifications and longer-term impacts. Flexible employment arrangements are available with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Government Administration and Government Relations Services
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