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Working 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, 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.
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 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 The Field Leader is responsible for leading a Deep Field Campaign, Traverse, or Science Project in a remote location for an extended duration. They are responsible for the safety of personnel, building and maintaining a harmonious team, and achieving the scientific and operational objectives of the projects making up that campaign.
Field Leaders are engaged to a specific seasonal or multi-seasonal campaign or project and are responsible for the leadership of personnel, managing and tasking of resources (personnel, aviation assets, watercraft, large or small vehicles), and coordination of the various programs within the campaign to deliver the scientific and operational outcomes in an isolated, deep field setting.
Key duties will include, but are not limited to: Lead and assist with the planning and documentation of the project.Manage and lead field team personnel.Develop and maintain an enthusiastic and harmonious team.Ensure the safety of all operations.Coordinate, manage, and task the day-to-day resource allocations, operational planning, and implementation of deep field operations.Liaise closely with station leader and/or voyage leader for the operational delivery, ongoing support, or extraction of the deep field campaign personnel and resources.Take an active role in promoting, supporting, and participating in the scientific activities of projects within the campaign.Ensure all operational and scientific activities are conducted in accordance with any relevant legislation, operating procedures, and WHS requirements.Manage, lead, and support any emergency response as required.Ensure compliance with environmental permits and standards.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.
Salary: $142,191 pa while in Australia increasing to $210,145 pa (When in Antarctica/sub-Antarctic, inclusive of Antarctic Allowances).
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