Branch: Science

Section: Antarctic Climate

Senior Principal Research Scientist (EL 2) – Ongoing

Salary: $205,270 – $228,877 per annum

Duties:

Under broad direction of the Chief Scientist, the main duties, tasks and responsibilities of the role include:

  • leading the AAD Antarctic Climate Program, providing management and support of staff, preparation and oversight of budgets and the delivery and enhancement of scientific outputs and outcomes that are aligned with the AAD’s Australian Antarctic Strategy and 20 Year Action Plan
  • responsibility for highly complex or sensitive Antarctic climate-related projects or work programs that have strategic, scientific, political and/or operational significance
  • providing high level advice to the AAD Executive and Ministers establishing and maintaining strong relationships with the key internal and external stakeholders of the Australian Antarctic Program
  • working as a member of the Science Branch Executive to influence and develop strategy, policies, priorities and operational practices in support of agency objectives based on strategic decision making and judgement.

How to apply: Please refer to the Program Leader – Antarctic Climate job listing.

Closing date: 12 May 2025. 11:00 pm AEST

Contact officer: Rhonda Bartley – +61 437 223 691 or email rhonda.bartley@aad.gov.au

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