Executive Secretary of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources CCAMLR
Executive Secretary of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources CCAMLR
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Job Description
The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) invites applications for the position of Executive Secretary.
CCAMLR is an international organisation with Headquarters in Hobart Australia responsible for giving effect to the objectives and principles of the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources which provides for the conservation and rational use of marine living resources in waters adjacent to Antarctica.
The Executive Secretary manages an administrative technical and scientific staff; presents and manages the Commission budget and associated programme of work; and organises the meetings of the Commission the Scientific Committee and their subsidiary bodies.
Selection criteria
- Be a citizen/national of a State Member of the Commission.
- Have experience of the operations of international regional and/or intergovernmental organisations.
- Demonstrate a high level of managerial and leadership experience and proven competence in such areas as:
- The selection and management of administrative technical and scientific staff.
- The preparation of financial budgets and the management of expenditures.
- The organisation of meetings and provision of Secretariat support for highlevel committees.
- Demonstrate an ability to direct processes of change at the substantive and management levels within large institutions of national or international scope.
- Be familiar with Antarctic affairs.
- Be familiar with fisheries and/or ecosystem management.
- Demonstrate competency in the ability to lead and motivate a team of senior and midlevel managers in a multicultural setting to set strategic direction and program priorities and effectively plan mobilise and manage resources to deliver expected results.
- Possess a university degree academic degree or equivalent qualification.
- Professional competency in English is essential with proficiency in at least one of the other three languages of the Commission desirable.
Salary and allowances
The appointment will be for a term of four years with the possibility of one additional fouryear appointment. Appointment will be at Level D1 step I on the International Civil Service Commission salary scale for the professional and higher categories. Details of remuneration and allowances are available on request from the Finance and Administration Manager CCAMLR Secretariat .
Availability
Unless otherwise agreed with the Chair of the Commission the individual selected for the post of Executive Secretary must be available to commence work at least 7 working days prior to the departure of the incumbent Executive Secretary on Friday 6 March 2026 and will assume the post on that day.
Additional information
Please consult the CCAMLR website at for complete information on duties selection criteria staff regulations and the application process.
Closing date
Applications must be received no later than April 20 at 10pm AEST. Applicants are requested to submit their applications as soon as practically possible.
Applications
Applications should be made through the dedicated portal on the CCAMLR website accessed via the careers page
Applications must include
- A CV or resume consisting of a maximum 1000 words of narrative containing information not otherwise presented in the application form (eg previous posts held). Other information including but not limited to lists of publications projects and awards may be attached as Annexes. Only the narrative part of a CV will be translated.
- A cover letter of maximum 500 words. This will be translated by the Secretariat.
- The Standard Application Form detailing experience against the selection criteria name and containing full contact details for three 3 referees with professional knowledge of the applicants competencies. Only the referees for shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Word limits must be adhered to. This will be translated by the Secretariat.
*Please upload cover letter standard application form and all other supplementary documents as one single document in the area provided. CV or resum is uploaded as a separate document.
If you need further information regarding this position or assistance with the application process please go to Job vacancies or contact Angie McMahon Human Resources Officer on.
CCAMLR is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment Type
Commission
