Assistant Director

EL 1 - $124,861 - $134,295 per annum plus superannuation
- Australian Antarctic Division
- Kingston, TAS
- Work closely with our contractor on the icebreaker RSV Nuyina to deliver reliable shipping services to the Australian Antarctic Program
- Work as part of a highly motivated and high performing team
- City based working location with flexible options

**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 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 Australia’s 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 key functions of the Maritime Asset Management Section include:

- Management of the Department’s shipping operations and asset management contract(s).
- Governance of RSV Nuyina’s reporting, asset management, planning, quality assurance and financial obligations.
- Oversight of internal and external certification, safety management, environment and biosecurity management and voyage/season planning.
- Lifecycle management, configuration management, planned maintenance, defect management and forward planning for capital improvement and safety enhancement.
- Coordination of procurement and subsequent management of supplementary shipping contracts.

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**The job**
- Provide leadership, direction and support within the Maritime Asset Management Team by fostering a strong culture of safety, inclusion, equity and flexibility.
- Manage individual and contractor performance, assess behaviour and work competency, and provide regular and constructive feedback, counselling and reporting.
- Coordinate functional interfaces between RSV Nuyina and the ship’s supporting capabilities including:

- Aviation Services
- Polar Medicine Unit
- AAD Maritime Operations - Watercraft
- Serco AP Watercraft Operations
- Station and Field Operations
- ICT and Satellite Communications
- Protective Security - including compliance with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
- Expeditioner Training
- Port of Hobart
- Development of process and procedures in support of functional maritime asset interfaces.
- Work closely with and in support of the Capability Management, Contracts and Governance, Assurance and Compliance and Technical and Engineering teams within the Maritime Asset Management Section.
- Assist projects relating to the procurement of supplementary shipping services to the AAP in accordance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
- Lead or co-ordinate projects relating to the introduction of new maritime interface capabilities.
- Manage budgets and financial processes, including operational and capital expenditure programs, in line with policies to achieve the Department’s strategic goals.
- Physical and electronic record management.
- Implement Government policies on behalf of the AAD with limited direction from the Director, Maritime Asset Management.
- Any other duties as necessary in support of the Maritime Asset Management team’s primary functions.

**What you’ll gain from the experience**
The successful applicant will form an integral part of the team that manages the Australian Antarctic Program's icebreaker, RSV Nuyina. Working within a highly motivated, dedicated and professional team, you will gain significant exposure to Antarctic shipping practices and the operations of the Australian Antarctic Division.

**What we are looking for**
- Highly developed communication skills, including effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills that conveys complex matters in unambiguous and persuasive language and builds collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Comprehensive knowledge and expertise relevant to the AAD’s operations and asset management practices for RSV Nuyina would be an advantage.
- Proven leader who fosters mutually beneficial relationships and develops productive, diverse and inclusive teams.
- Exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively and lia