Contract/TempWorking for the Australian Antarctic Program, you'll become an Antarctic expeditioner, living and working remotely in the deep field, based out of one of the four research stations: Casey, Davis, 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.Australia's Antarctic deep field locations are home to a small and supportive community of tradespeople, station leaders, scientists, doctors, chefs, and telecommunications experts.The OpportunityBecome 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 JobThe Camp Manager will work under the broad direction of the appointed Field Leader prior to departure and during deployment. As a member of the field camp's senior leadership team, the role may include a Deputy Field Leader component where the incumbent may be required to relieve the Field Leader if operational priorities require it.This position has an operational and strategic focus, working with a significant level of autonomy, capable of managing and prioritising personal workloads and those of the broader field camp community. The Camp Manager will work with a range of operational and science stakeholders in a high-tempo environment, requiring emotional intelligence and a high level of written and verbal communication skills.Key duties will include, but are not limited to:Pre-deployment camp planning, development/review of related doctrine and risk management;Deliver camp construction/deconstruction activities at season commencement and conclusion;Manage all aspects of "day to day" camp operations including the maintenance of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, resupply activities and waste management;Manage a team of field camp support staff and be responsible for the provision of a safe workplace;Ensure safe and effective delivery of science and operational objectives;Relieve the Field Leader during planned or unplanned absence, requiring a broad understanding of overall project operations and priorities including aviation scheduling, communications and camp community engagement;Provide leadership and support during incident management response, including planning and delivery support for related training and exercises.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 InclusionAt 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.Salary$112,089 pa while in Australia increasing to $180,043 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. The Division is responsible for the advancement of Australia's strategic, scientific, environmental and economic interests in the Antarctic by protecting, administering and researching the region.
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