Dangerous Goods Logistics Officer

Description:

Branch: Operations & Logistics

Section: Supply Chain Operations

APS 4 – Ongoing

Salary: $77,728 – $84,619 per annum

The Dangerous Goods Logistics Officer provides instrumental physical, administrative and compliance capability in support of the transportation of dangerous goods cargo to and from the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic. As part of the Operational Cargo Team, Dangerous Goods 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 dangerous goods cargo for voyages and flights during the operational season and assess for biosecurity risk.
• Safely and securely prepare and pack all forms of outbound dangerous goods 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 Dangerous Goods 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 dangerous goods 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 prior to packing.
• 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 safety (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.

How to apply: Please refer to the Dangerous Goods Logistics Officer job listing.

Contact officer: Kyle Travers – +61 439 595 315 or email ************@aad.gov.au

This content was last updated 3 hours ago on 27 March 2025.