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Who we areThe 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: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 oversees 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 Australias 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 Operations Management Centre (OMC), functions from within the Operations Branch and is responsible for direction and coordination of program-wide operations, including:Operational coordination and tasking will be aligned with strategic objectives, recognising asset and resource requirements, safety considerations, risks and constraints. The OMC, led by the EL2 Chief of Operations and staffed by several Watchkeeping and associated support personnel, will manage the delivery of the above services to the program through the administration of a dedicated operations room and associated facilities. The operations Management Centre will serve as a focal point for the aggregation, assessment and distribution of information to enable a high degree of situational awareness across the full spectrum of Program operations.The jobKey duties will include, but are not limited to:What you''ll gain from the experienceThe successful applicants will work in a highly collaborative and professional team who provide critical support to nationally significant goals with a clear social and environmental impact. This role offers career development opportunities and operates in a supportive and inclusive culture in one of Australias most unique government programs.You will gain an in-depth knowledge of the monitoring and delivery of operational activities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean (i.e. including vessel movements for station resupply, cargo and transport aircraft operations and major field activities) against season, station and project plans for the Australian Antarctic Program. You will also gain training and experience in Australian Government incident response processes and protocols.What we are looking forWe are seeking applicants who have previous experience either in an operationally focussed role, or within a Senior Administrative role. The position engages regularly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders both in the lead-up to and throughout the operational season, including technical representatives, chief investigators and project managers, and the AADs Operations Planning Team. The successful candidate will need to develop documentation to support the Operations Management Centre in relation to operational capabilities and limitations. The position will also be responsible for supervising a small team of administrative officers.The successful candidate will have:EligibilityCitizenship - 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 Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.Pre-employment checks - 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.For additional information, please read the Job Description below.DCCEEW Candidate Information Pack (word) Opens in new windowDCCEEW Candidate Information Pack (PDF) Opens in new windowJob Description Opens in new windowJob Description Opens in new windowStart your application by clicking the "begin" button. #J-18808-Ljbffr