Director Supply Chain Operations

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 oversee 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.

The Supply Chain Operations Section is a key element of the Branch's logistics arms, with responsibility for the effective planning, coordination, management and delivery of a range of cargo and supply chain services in support of operations within Australia, the Antarctic, sub-Antarctic and the Southern Ocean.

The Job

• Lead a diverse team of up to 40 dedicated personnel across multiple sites in Tasmania and across the 4 research stations within the Australian Antarctic Program
• Represent Supply Chain Operations across internal and external stakeholder groups (including external agencies, regulators, logistics providers etc)
• Drive the continuous improvement and uplift of people, processes, physical assets and systems
• Anticipate and establish priorities for the Supply Chain Operations section in support of seasonal objectives
• Provide strategic advice and direction relating to the Supply Chain Operation's capabilities and capacities
• Manage capital and operational budgets efficiently and responsibly
• Exercise sound judgement and decision-making to navigate complex operational risks
• Support organisational transformation through adaptive leadership and effective change management
• Champion a safe working environment

What you'll gain from the experience

• An opportunity to lead with purpose in an environment that values collaboration, safety, and inclusion
• Scope to shape the strategic direction of the Australian Antarctic Division's Supply Chain
• Exposure to a unique and ever-challenging operational context
• Close collaboration with a dynamic and highly experienced leadership team
• Participation in a truly purpose-led organisation, delivering world-leading science on behalf of the Australian Government

What we are looking for

• Supply Chain Expertise – Extensive industry experience in supply chain, operations, warehousing, manufacturing or logistics management
• Team Leadership – Proven ability to lead with integrity, build psychologically safe environments, support career development, and manage performance constructively
• Performance Delivery – Results and outcome focused approach to managing performance, priorities, progress and responsibilities
• Continuous Improvement – A continuous improvement mindset capable of leading, developing and implementing improvements and solutions
• Stakeholder Influence – Well-developed interpersonal skills in building and developing relationships and influencing a broad range of stakeholders
• Communication Style – Clear and adaptive communicator who can simplify complexity, and support shared understanding at all levels

Flexible employment arrangements are available with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.