Environmental Co-ordinator

APS 6 - $91,944 - $104,393 per annum plus superannuation
- Australian Antarctic Division
- Kingston, TAS
- _The Australian Antarctic Division Environmental Coordinator will be a strong communicator with experience in Environmental management associated with developing and delivering complex infrastructure projects in complex environments._
- _ We are looking for someone that wants to balance challenging and rewarding work, delivering major infrastructure projects in a team with the beauty, quality and adventure of living in Tasmania._

**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 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.

The Infrastructure Delivery Section is a key element of the A&T Branch and is responsible for the construction of the built infrastructure at Australia’s Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic stations. The section carries out construction activities at the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic stations and a project management group at the AAD’s head office in Kingston, Tasmania. It works closely with other sections within the branch to support the design, operation and maintenance of all station infrastructure.

**The Job**

**Skills and Capabilities**
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to:

- build and maintain strong relationships and effective communications within multi-disciplinary project teams and with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
- productively contribute to the development of technical and non-technical reports, briefing papers, policies, guidelines and other documentation
- demonstrated effective project management skills including planning, implementation, reporting and problem solving in support of decision makers
- work effectively, autonomously or under minimum supervision in a small, high performing project team working to tight timeframes
- proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point) and electronic document management systems.

**Knowledge and experience**
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and support the implementation of Environmental Legislation where applicable to the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic,
- Knowledge and understanding of environmental impact assessment processes including monitoring and reporting requirements associated with environmental regulations and relevant standards.
- Coordinating the development of Environmental Management Plans for activities including infrastructure, construction and maintenance activities as well as shipping and aviation operations.
- Researching and translating complex scientific and technical information into practical management actions, policy and procedures and support their implementation.

**Please note** that the successful applicant may be required to travel to the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions therefore they may be required to meet specific medical, adaptability and personal qualities requirements appropriate to working in those environments.

In order to undertake travel to the Antarctic & sub-Antarctic regions they will need to:

- demonstrate the range of personal qualities and interpersonal skills necessary to perform as a successful team member within isolated Antarctic and sub-Antarctic environments
- demonstrate an ability to effectively adapt and respond to the demands of living and working in an isolated and confined environment as determined by a psychological (adaptability) assessment
- be certified as fit for Antarctic service by the AAD’s Polar Medicine Unit.

**Desirable qualifications**
A relevant tertiary qualification from an Australian tertiary institution in Environmental Science/Environmental Management, or a comparable overseas institution, or demonstrated equivalent experience.

**Eligibility**
**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