Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW
Welders & Boilermakers (Trades & Services)
Government - Federal (Government & Defence)
Contract/Temp
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 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 a Boilermaker/Welder in Antarctica you will safely operate metal working machinery and welding bays. You will assist in the erection, cladding and fit out of new buildings and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Opportunities exist for Boilermaker/Welders to work in both the Antarctic Summer and Winter seasons, normally November to March or November to November respectively. Shorter winter opportunities may also arise (March to November). Boilermaker/Welders are deployed at all three Antarctic stations as well as Macquarie Island when the demand for works required. The deployment is normally preceded by two months pre-departure training for Winter and one month for Summer.
Key duties will include, but are not limited to: General industrial metal fabrication and repair.Participate in project work including:Construction of steel frame/insulated panel buildings;Internal building construction such as installation of mechanical services and heating hot water systems.Installation and maintenance of insulated pipe water reticulation infrastructure.Perform repair work on plant and machinery.Assist science programs with the repair or fabrication of specialised equipment.Prepare technical reports.Maintain the welding stock inventory and coordinate the reorder of spare parts, materials and equipment.Assist with other tasks in the construction and maintenance of buildings and services.Undertake work outside your primary trade and assist other trades as required.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$82,993pa base salary while in Australia, increasing to $150,947 pa (When in Antarctica/sub Antarctic, inclusive of Antarctic Allowances).
The Australian Antarctic Division, based in Hobart, Tasmania, is a division of the Australian Government's Department of the Environment and Energy.
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