Jobs and Careers

• Fixed term position (at 0.6 FTE) until August 2027, with possibility of 2-year extension
• Appointment will be managed through UTAS and based in Hobart, IMAS Waterfront Building
• Build a strong reputation for the University of Tasmania

The Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP) is hosted by the University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS). Partnering with the Australian Antarctic Division, CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology, this program is responsible for focusing on researching the Australian Antarctic Territory and Southern Ocean, addressing priorities within the Australian Antarctic Science Strategic Plan and the Australian Antarctic Strategy and 20 Year Action Plan.

The Opportunity

The Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP) Program Leader is responsible for driving the delivery of the AAPP research program in collaboration with AAPP’s Management Committee and Independent Chair.

Key Accountabilities:

• Uphold the quality and integrity of the AAPP
• Develop and deliver the AAPP’s research program, annual plan and people plan
• Manage an approved annual budget
• Enable and support academic and operational excellence
• Provide leadership
• Support performance and career development for developing AAPP staff

Your Application:

To be successful in the role, your application will need to demonstrate:

• You are currently employed through a core partner of the AAPP (UTAS, AAD, CSIRO, and the BoM)
• Academic experience, qualifications and an accomplished record of academic excellence
• Experience in achieving program objectives
• Experience leading and developing a high performing team
• Experience representing a program across a range of organisations
• Experience of building high profile partnerships

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at Academic Level D or Academic Level E and will have a total remuneration package of up to $210,344 comprising base salary of $142,538 to $179,781 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide the following supporting documentation:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
  • Your responses to the success criteria from the Position Description below
  • For further information about this position, please contact Prof Nicole Webster, Executive Director - IMAS, Nicole.Webster@utas.edu.au.
• Please visit http://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying2 for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the Position Description for full details.  PD-Program-Leader-AAPP-2024-FINAL.pdf

Applications close Tuesday 1st October 2024, 11.55pm