Directors Aad

EL 2 - $141,563 - $164,475 per annum plus superannuation
- Australian Antarctic Division
- Hobart, TAS

**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 & Logistics Branch delivers a range of maritime and aviation capabilities to the Australian Antarctic Program (AAP) including our scientific research and supply vessel the RSV Nuyina. We plan, coordinate, and deliver safe operations to our four research stations, in the field and on our voyages.

The Assets and Technology (A&T) Branch provides and maintains the equipment and infrastructure to support the AAP. A&T Branch activities range from the maintenance of existing Antarctic stations and equipment through to the design, manufacture, testing, operation and procurement of advanced scientific equipment and systems. The Branch manages major infrastructure projects in support of AAP outcomes.

We are looking to fill a number of roles across the two branches and develop a merit pool to draw on for future opportunities. There are currently four positions to be filled across the two branches.

**The Job**
- As part of the leadership team, make a significant contribution to strategic direction and provide leadership on key priorities of the branch.
- Collaborate, communicate, leverage and influence relationships to deliver agreed business outcomes.
- Exemplify a high level of resilience and personal integrity.
- Oversee financial and procurement processes; manage contracts and budgets.

**What we are looking for**
**Knowledge and experience**
- Outstanding leadership skills, a substantial record of achievement, and a reputation for taking a strategic perspective and delivers results.
- A collaborative mindset, with demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong professional relationships to positively influence the achievement of results in a complex, politically sensitive, and operationally diverse environment.
- Possess strong people management skills, including the ability to build high performing and multi-disciplinary teams, inclusive of consultants, contractors, technical experts, and staff creating a culture where people feel valued, supported, and satisfied in their role.
- Be a thoughtful and courageous leader who experiments and innovates with a proven history of leading through ambiguity and tight timeframes.

**Skills and capabilities**
For Assets and Technology - Desirable
- Demonstrated experience successfully delivering building and construction projects with Government or industry organisations.
- Knowledge and understanding of approvals processes associated with environmental and building regulations.

**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.

**For additional information, please read the Job Description below.