Logistics Officer

Description:

• APS 4 - $74,882 - $81,521 per annum plus superannuation
• Australian Antarctic Division
• Hobart, TAS

• Work with a diverse team of logistics personnel and Australian Antarctic Program stakeholders
• Perform critical cargo & logistics functions supporting the Australian Antarctic Program
• Actively apply biosecurity and customs controls to protect the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic environment

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.
Antarctic Operations and Logistics Branch plan, coordinate, facilitate and deliver operations for the Australian Antarctic Program by safely resupplying and sustaining the Antarctic Stations and building operational capacity to deliver future Antarctic projects.
The Supply Chain Operations Section is a key element of the branch's three logistics arms (the others being aviation and shipping) and carries responsibility for the effective planning, coordination, management and delivery of a range of cargo and supply chain services within the Antarctic, sub-Antarctic and the Southern Ocean.
The Job
Logistics Officers provide instrumental physical, administrative and compliance capability in support of the transportation of cargo to and from the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic. As part of the Operational Cargo Team, Logistics Officers are based interchangeably between the Kingston Cargo Facility, and the Cargo & Biosecurity Centre at Macquarie Wharf, Hobart. Working under direction from the Senior Logistics Officers, the main objectives of Logistics Officers are:

• Accurately receipt and accept cargo for voyages and flights during the operational season and assess for biosecurity risk.
• Safely and securely prepare and pack all forms of outbound cargo for transportation to the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic Stations in accordance with consignment specifications and applicable regulations.
• Support inbound cargo including unpacking containers, preparing for biosecurity inspections and supporting onward movement of scientific samples.
• Undertake general supply chain tasks to ensure operational capability is maintained including maintenance on equipment, cleaning and stocktaking.

The wide-ranging role of Logistics Officers includes the following:

• Building and maintaining relationships with Australian Antarctic Program and external stakeholders.
• Physically unloading and loading vehicles including vans and trucks by hand or via Material Handling Equipment (2.5t, 5t, 16t forklifts, reach forklifts).
• Provide biosecurity advice to stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Undertake biosecurity checks of cargo to identify Biosecurity Risk Material.
• Measure, weigh and pack cargo for shipment via air and/or sea to the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic.
• Identify temperature sensitive cargo and manage accordingly.
• Identify, pack and consign Dangerous Goods in accordance with applicable regulations (IMDG, IATA).
• Undertake lashing and securing of equipment and out-of-gauge cargo.
• Effectively operate a wash bay to clean containers and plant / equipment.
• Methodically manage and segregate cargo in line with cargo categorisations (temperature conditions, priorities, consignor groups, delivery points etc).
• Effectively utilise consignment system & electronic scanners.
• Ensure shipping containers are labelled in accordance with relevant maritime regulations.
• Operate workshop equipment safely (power tools, panel saw etc).
• Support the Import / Export function in the preparation of cargo for inspection.
• Handle inbound cargo including high value temperature sensitive samples.
• Undertake maintenance on equipment (tarps, cage pallets etc).
• Maintain flexibility to work adhoc and weekend hours due to operational requirements (e.g. for flight weather windows).
• Transport cargo to and from the airport as required in support of flights (refrigerated trailer operation).
• Support Maritime Logistics during port calls and the loading / unloading of vessels.
• Manage personal and corporate postage items including sorting, organising, distribution and delivery.
• Instruct, train, coach and supervise new starters and seasonal Station Supply Officers.
• Undertake safety & environmental emergency responses including the use of spill kits and containment equipment.

What we are looking for
Knowledge and experience

• An appreciation of the logistical challenges in remote and complex operational environments, or the demonstrated capability to employ existing experience and expertise to effectively support such unique operations.
• Previous work experience in a warehouse / storage facility, pick and pack facility, containerised cargo handling depot, cross-docking facility, or other relevant goods handling position.
• Experience performing as a member of a professional team within an operationally focused supply chain, including supporting a harmonious work environment.
• A strong level of familiarity with cargo, consignment, transport or inventory management data within cargo or resource tracking / management systems.
• Competency in the requirements for preparing dangerous goods for transport by air and/or sea in compliance with relevant standards (e.g. the IMDG code).
• Demonstrated proponent of a strong safety culture and awareness of relevant Work Health & Safety standards.

Skills and capabilities
Stakeholder Management

• Refined interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate thoughts, ideas, and issues; including the ability to liaise extensively with internal and external stakeholders. Operational Competence
• Capable of working within operational warehouses undertaking manual handling and plant operational tasks to support the preparation, loading, and unloading of cargo for transport via sea and/or air.

Compliance Awareness

• Capable of applying policy and procedure in the execution of logistics tasks, in particular conformance with biosecurity and customs regulations. Work Style
• Ability to work autonomously with set priorities and maintain a proactive mindset, while also comfortably work harmoniously within a diverse team and take direction from team leaders where required.

System Comfort

• Capable of operating computer-based and hand-held device software including consignment and inventory management systems. Flexibility & Responsiveness
• At times the nature of the work, timings and scheduling will have a high degree of unpredictability therefore applicants need to be flexible, resilient and have the ability to adapt and refocus in response to changing priorities.

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 does not require a security clearance.
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