Project Lead

Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water – Kingston TAS The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is part of the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. As the primary agency for Australia's Antarctic Program (AAP), the AAD is responsible for achieving the Australian Government's Antarctic goals. 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 Infrastructure (A&I) Branch provides and maintains the equipment and infrastructure to support the AAP. A&I Branch activities range from the development of master plans and long-term infrastructure strategies through to the maintenance of existing Antarctic stations and equipment. The Branch manages major infrastructure projects in support of AAP outcomes. The Infrastructure Delivery Section is a key element of A&I and is responsible for delivery of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic construction projects through end-to-end project management. We coordinate stakeholder engagement, lead project risk management, and ensure that all asset handovers meet the requirements of Operations and asset owners. The Infrastructure Delivery section essentially works as a self-performing contractor, delivering works on station via a directly employed expeditioner workforce, mostly during the summer period. Throughout the year the Kingston-based team plans and prepares for the upcoming season, which involves world-wide engagement of consultants, suppliers, fabricators and subcontractors to get designs, methodologies and materials in place and ready to be sent to Antarctica for construction. The team also maintains close contact with the on-station supervisors and workforce and provides ongoing support for works in delivery. Key Duties Reporting to the Director, Infrastructure Delivery, the position will involve leading a small team of trade specialists, planners and support staff for planning and delivering construction projects across Australia’s Antarctic and sub-Antarctic stations. The position is responsible for providing project management for the delivery of construction works and capital projects, key responsibilities include: Conducting feasibility studies, developing business cases and cost forecasts documentation. Scoping works, procuring consultants, managing design development, and preparing tender documentation for material procurement and off-site construction delivery. Coordinating specialist service providers, including contractors, suppliers, and consultants, and liaising with internal stakeholders across sections such as infrastructure, cargo, environmental compliance, safety, aviation, and shipping to ensure alignment with project objectives. Developing detailed works methodologies covering materials handling, installation, and temporary works. Monitoring project progress and reporting outcomes to internal and external stakeholders. Leading and mentoring a small office-based team, with periodical supervision of on-site trades personnel to ensure safety, wellbeing, and quality delivery in isolated environments; and Preparing documents to support decision-making; including scoping papers, and project assessment and evaluations. The projects cover a wide range of works suitable for the hostile Antarctic environment – high wind speeds, fine snow, low temperatures and dynamic geotechnical conditions. These may include new buildings and renovations works, civil works, above-ground hydraulic and electrical site services, satellite, radio and mobile service communication infrastructure, water treatment and storage, power generation and distribution, HVAC and building monitoring systems. There is an emphasis on implementing solutions that are durable, transportable and can be constructed by a generalist workforce. AAD supports flexible workplace arrangements and will endeavour to reach an arrangement that meets your needs. There will be periods, particularly in the lead up to vessel and aircraft departures, that the role will involve working to achieve outcomes within rigid deadlines. For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job Description which can be downloaded from our website – the Apply Now link will take you there. Eligibility 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 requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level. Mandatory qualifications – your suitability for employment will be dependent on you holding a tertiary qualification in Engineering or project management, construction supervisor or trade qualification (Certificate III), and having demonstrated experience in project or construction management. Pre-employment checks – your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period. Notes Please note this is a head office position located in Kingston, Tasmania. However, to maintain continuity of our projects the role includes non-mandatory periodical deployment to Antarctica or sub-Antarctic islands to directly supervise works on site during summer in a ‘Project Lead’ capacity. The Project Lead will provide on-station oversight of priority projects and will involve technical direction and direct supervision of a workforce of trades personnel for a duration of up to 4‑6 months. #J-18808-Ljbffr