Add expected salary to your profile for insightsWorking 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 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 JobAs a Field Training Officer (FTO) you are responsible for the planning, scheduling, and delivery of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic field training.
You will lead and provide support to groups working in the field.
You will coordinate field safety and the development of station search and rescue capabilities.There is one FTO at each station over the 'winter season' (March to November) which adopts the position and responsibility of a SFTO.Key duties will include, but are not limited to:Support pre-departure training and preparatory activities;Plan, coordinate and deliver training programs across a wide range of sub-Antarctic and Antarctic field skills;Training will be delivered in a range of environments, including shipboard, sub-Antarctic and Antarctic station operating areas and deep field;Maintain expeditioner field training records as per Training Management System procedures;Provide field leadership and planning assistance to enable station capability and project objectives;Guide and mentor expeditioners in the field as required to support both operational and recreational activity;Conduct and coordinate training to develop station search and rescue capabilities;Lead operational search and rescue deployments;Maintain, issue, repair and audit field equipment and clothing; andMaintain travel routes and GPS waypoint information.As the SFTO you may be responsible for supervising and mentoring station FTOs, coordinating training schedules and providing leadership to expeditioners.
In addition to the above tasks, the STFO will also:Undertake operational planning and risk assessmentsManage, coordinate and deliver training programsLead the Search and Rescue (SAR) teamManage the station's SAR on-call capabilitiesBe responsible for the development and ongoing training of a SAR team to ensure a reasonable level of response capability on station should an incident occurLead quality assurance processes to ensure functionality and accessibility of the Field Store and clothing/kitting inventoryManage training load expectations across station work areas to maintain station field capabilities that deliver operational objectivesProvide subject matter expertise and actively contribute to the station leadership team and positively influence field safety behavioursAs 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: $89,311 pa while in Australia increasing to $157,265 pa (When in Antarctica/sub Antarctic, inclusive of Antarctic Allowances)How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.
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