Australian Antarctic Program – Wollongong NSW
Working for the Australian Antarctic Program, you'll become an Antarctic expeditioner, living and working at one of Australia's four research stations. Our stations are Casey, Davis and Mawson in Antarctica and our sub-Antarctic station on Macquarie Island.
The continent of Antarctica is in the Southern Ocean, some 4000km south of Tasmania. The wildlife, scenery and role in global climate and ocean systems make it one of Earth's most spectacular and environmentally important locations.
Each of Australia's Antarctic research stations is home to a small and supportive community of tradespeople, station leaders, scientists, doctors, chefs, and telecommunications experts.
The Australian Antarctic Program is led by the Australian Antarctic Division, based near Hobart, Tasmania. The division is part of the Australian Government's Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water.
The Opportunity Become an Antarctic Expeditioner - do your everyday job in an extraordinary place.Be part of something big. Your work will support the program's scientists conducting globally significant climate and ocean research.Experience Antarctic wildlife and life in the coldest place on Earth.Make the most of station life by making new friends, learning new things, having unique experiences, and participating in social activities.Travel and accommodation expenses covered, including return travel from home to Hobart and accommodation in Hobart.Meals prepared by our professional chefs and access to recreation facilities.Earn extra allowances while in Antarctica/Macquarie Island in addition to the base salary you receive while working for us in Australia.The Job As an Antarctic Medical Practitioner (AMP) you will provide complete generalist medical, emergency surgical and emergency dental care for a remote community at an Australian Antarctic or sub-Antarctic station. AMPs also provide care during voyages and in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic field environments.
You will generally be the sole medical practitioner at the station. The AMP provides comprehensive health care services for 15 to 30 expeditioners over winter. This can increase to 120 during summer (October to March). There may be up to 130 passengers and crew on expedition voyages. The Polar Medicine Unit focuses on recruiting for winter AMP positions (total employment 15–18 months, with 4-5 months of pre-departure training and 10 – 15 months in Antarctica and Sub-Antarctica). Shorter term appointments (including ship, summer station and field doctors) are typically filled by returning AMPs who have previously completed the wintering pre-departure AMP training.
Key duties will include, but are not limited to: Provide complete medical, surgical, and dental care, including public health, occupational medicine, aviation and maritime medicine, nutrition, preparation of first-aids kits, upkeep and stocktaking of equipment and pharmaceuticals.Provide medical support across the breadth of primary, secondary and occasionally tertiary level care with 24/7 telemedicine support.Provide supplementary instruction and supervision to fellow expeditioners on matters of health, medical procedures and first-aid.Conduct medical research on human interaction and performance within the Antarctic extreme environment.Maintain strong communications with your supporting professional and clinical supervisors in the Polar Medicine Unit and prepare monthly and annual reports.As a supervisor or leader (irrespective of your title) you have specific health, safety and wellbeing responsibilities by modelling and applying safe work practices consistent with the AAD's Safety Commitment Statement and the AAD Safety Behaviours Framework.As a proactive and positive member of the community you will: Maintain a personal and practical commitment to AAD policies and standard operating procedures (including work, health and safety and environmental policies). Training and guidance in regard to all responsibilities relevant to your position will be provided.Be rostered to perform duties to support the community life of the expedition, such as general kitchen duties, garbage clearance, general cleaning duties, and assisting other expedition members with official programs, to ensure an equitable contribution.Work in areas outside of your primary role, for example, aiding other areas or science projects, or participating in general labouring tasks such as clearing snow or handling cargo.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At the AAD, we value diversity in all its forms—background, experience, and perspective. We recognise the challenges that come with our work and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture for all. We encourage applications from everyone, especially people from under-represented groups like Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, gender-diverse people, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those of different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
How to apply Go to jobs.antarctica.gov.au/jobs-in-antarctica/ for more information about:
How to apply for the rolePosition description including essential criteria and qualifications to address in your applicationEmployment conditions, salary, allowances, superannuation and annual leaveLife in Antarctica and Macquarie Island$152,101 - $221,815 pa while in Australia increasing to $220,055 - $289,769 pa (When in Antarctica/sub Antarctic, inclusive of Antarctic Allowances)
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