Position Details APS 6 - $91,944 - $104,393 Australian Antarctic Hobart - TAS, Kingston - TAS About Us The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is part of the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. As the primary agency for Australia's Antarctic Program (AAP), the AAD is responsible for achieving the Australian Government's Antarctic goals, which include:
Maintaining the Antarctic Treaty System and enhancing Australia's influence within it. Protecting the Antarctic environment. Understanding the role of Antarctica in the global climate system. Undertaking scientific work of practical, economic and national significance. The AAD also administers the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
The Job The Cargo Planning Team Lead is a critical role within the AAD's Supply Chain Operations, working to forecast and facilitate cargo in support of the Australian Antarctic Program (AAP). The position engages regularly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in the lead-up to and throughout the operational season.
Key Duties Engaging proactively with internal and external stakeholders to develop, review, and maintain seasonal cargo forecasts against evolving needs and within time constraints. Leading the planning team effectively, maintaining succinct cargo planning documentation and seasonal communications, delegating tasks between team members, and providing guidance. Working collaboratively and strategically with the Kingston warehouse and Cargo Biosecurity Centre teams to coordinate consignments against finalized cargo plans for each transport. Providing clear, specific guidance on sensitive cargo (i.e. samples, medical or cold chain items) against forecast capacities and in accordance with procedures. Assisting Station Supply Officers to develop Return to Australia (RTA) cargo forecasts and with essential preparations for resupply. Participating in the systematic annual review of the AAD's cargo-related Standard Operating Procedures and biosecurity management practices. Preparing and confidently delivering supply chain management training for Station Supply Officers and other AAD personnel. Actively contributing own expertise to the safe working environments at all AAD cargo handling and warehousing facilities, fostering this 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. What We Are Looking For Knowledge and Experience Demonstrated experience and expertise in cargo or resource management and planning, including preparing forecasts and program requirements within known constraints and with a high degree of attention to detail. Experience in driving innovative practices through the development and delivery of operational products and services, effectively utilizing individual and team capabilities. Strong experience in a professional supply chain team, including demonstrated experience in the effective management of personnel, valuing differences and diversity, supporting a harmonious work environment, and providing regular, constructive feedback to reports. Familiarity working with data within cargo tracking/management systems. An awareness of the requirements for the preparation of dangerous goods for transport by air and/or sea in compliance with relevant Australian and International standards (e.g. the IMDG code). Please note that previous experience working in a supply chain support role in Antarctica or a comparable cold climate environment is desirable but not essential.
Skills and Capabilities A proven ability to communicate in a concise, articulate, and persuasive manner, and to build and sustain strong working relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to undertake objective, systematic analysis to identify problems and work to resolve them, to critically evaluate options, including identifying and assessing risks. Established proficiency with contemporary cargo handling or warehouse systems and a demonstrated teaching capacity throughout a wider organization for these systems. A proven capability to lead, mentor, and train small teams. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel). Desirable Qualifications A tertiary qualification from an Australian tertiary institution within a relevant field (i.e. supply chain or project management) or demonstrated equivalent experience.
Eligibility and Other Requirements Citizenship: 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.
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