Australian Antarctic Program – Maroochydore QLDWorking for the Australian Antarctic Program, you'll become an Antarctic expeditioner, living and working at one of Australia's four research stations: Casey, Davis, Mawson, and 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 the Mechanical Services Balancing Technician, you will be responsible for the balancing of mechanical services air and water systems in all buildings on the Antarctic station. You will also assist other trades as required. Technicians can be employed in either a summer or winter position, and shorter winter opportunities may also arise.Key duties will include, but are not limited to:Balance, fault find and maintain the following building services equipment/systems:Reticulated primary and secondary heating hot water and associated pumping systemsReticulated potable water and associated pumping systemsSupply, return and exhaust air systems including fans, motorised and manual dampersFume cupboardsTemperature and pressure sensors and control valvesMonitor and assist in fine tuning the building management control systemPrepare periodic progress reportsPrepare and submit end of year system commissioning reportsAssist science programs where necessaryIf applicant has a trade certificate, there may be a requirement to support other members in that area on station (e.g., an applicant with a plumbing certificate will assist station plumbers).Winter plumbers are required to carry a mobile device and participate in an on-call roster responding to out-of-hours alarms and breakdowns.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.How to applyGo 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.$82,993 pa while in Australia, increasing to $150,947 pa (when in Antarctica/sub-Antarctic, inclusive of Antarctic Allowances).
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