Alliance Interface Lead

EL 1 - $124,861 - $134,295 per annum plus superannuation
- Australian Antarctic Division
- Hobart, TAS,Kingston, TAS
- The Australian Antarctic Division has developed a Program Alliance to deliver critical infrastructure works at its Antarctic Stations.

**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 lead the design, construction and handover of all station infrastructure.

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**The job**
The Australian Antarctic Division has entered a Program Alliance to deliver critical infrastructure works at its Antarctic Stations. The Alliance Interface Lead will be a strong communicator who can actively build the link between the Alliance and Australian Antarctic Divisions (AAD) teams. You will be highly capable in understanding the critical functions of the AAD and ensure Alliance integration is incorporated to successfully deliver its program outcomes.

**What you’ll gain from the experience**
Serving as the Alliance Interface Lead offers a unique combination of strategic impact, professional growth, and increased visibility. In this role, you act as a key liaison between organisations, providing leadership that enhances cross-functional collaboration and aligns alliance objectives with broader business goals. The position strengthens your strategic thinking, communication, and negotiation skills while giving you hands-on experience solving complex, inter-organisational challenges. You also gain exposure to new industry insights and best practices through close partnership work, which can fuel innovation and broaden your perspective. Additionally, the role expands your professional network and provides you with leadership opportunities by elevating your influence and visibility within the AAD.

**What we are looking for**
- Experience in the development, implementation and coordination of relevant Project Management Plans
- Demonstrated implementation of superior project governance
- Understanding of Alliances and an Alliance commercial framework
- Experience and effective coordination of an Alliance and its activities and how they relate to the broader organisation.
- Experienced in managing the flow of information between different work groups and teams to ensure understanding with a focus of outcomes for the Alliance
- are relationship focused with the ability to create deep understanding across AAD Branches and key stakeholders
- strong communication skills
- understanding of high-performance teams.

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 in communications, project management or similar from an Australian tertiary institution, or a comparable overseas institution, or demonstrated equiva