Australian Antarctic Program – Kingston TAS
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The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is part of the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. As the primary agency for Australia's Antarctic Program (AAP), the AAD is responsible for achieving the Australian Government's Antarctic goals.
These goals are to:
maintain the Antarctic Treaty System and enhance Australia's influence within itprotect the Antarctic environmentunderstand the role of Antarctica in the global climate systemundertake scientific work of practical, economic and national significance.The AAD also has the responsibility for administering the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
The Assets and Technology (A&T) Branch provides and maintains the equipment and infrastructure to support the AAP. A&T Branch activities range from the maintenance of existing Antarctic stations and equipment through to the design, manufacture, testing, operation, and procurement of advanced scientific equipment and systems. The Branch manages major infrastructure projects in support of AAP outcomes.
The Infrastructure Delivery Section is a key element of the A&T Branch and is responsible for the construction of the built infrastructure at Australia's Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic stations. The section carries out construction activities at the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic stations and has a project management group at the AAD's head office in Kingston, Tasmania. It works closely with other sections within the branch to support the design, operation, and maintenance of all station infrastructure.
The key duties of the position include: Reporting to the Project Lead, the position will involve working both independently as well as part of a wide project team, providing project support throughout the planning, design, and delivery phases of Major Infrastructure Projects.
This position would suit a design or engineering industry professional with a desire to expand their project management knowledge and develop a skillset delivering remote infrastructure. The position is responsible for providing project coordination for the design and delivery of building and construction works and major capital projects which are suitable for the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic environments; high wind speeds, fine snow, low temperatures, and dynamic geotechnical conditions. These may include new buildings and renovation works, civil works, above-ground hydraulic and electrical site services, satellite, radio, and mobile service communication infrastructure, water treatment and storage, power generation and distribution, HVAC, and building monitoring systems. There is an emphasis on implementing solutions that are durable, transportable, and can be constructed by a generalist workforce.
Please note this is a head office position located in Kingston, Tasmania. There may be opportunities to deploy to Antarctica or sub-Antarctic islands in support of project activities, but that is not a main duty of this role. AAD supports flexible workplace arrangements and will endeavor to reach an arrangement that meets your needs. There will be periods, particularly in the lead-up to vessel and aircraft departures, that the role will involve working to achieve outcomes within rigid deadlines.
Flexible employment arrangements are available with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
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