Science Systems Engineer

Who we are  The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is part of the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
As 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 it protect the Antarctic environment understand the role of Antarctica in the global climate system undertake scientific work of practical, economic and national significance.
The AAD also has responsibility for administering the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
The Job The Science Systems Engineer reports directly to the Technical Services Manager who will provide guidance on the tasks to be performed. From time to time, they will be directed to work under the supervision of other senior team members.  Based at the Head Office of the Australian Antarctic Division in Kingston, the Science Systems Engineer will join the Polar Technology section to provide specialised technical support across the Australian Antarctic Program.
Th Science Systems Engineer will also support the activities of the general Antarctic Science program and marine science equipment associated with the Australian Antarctic Division's (AAD) Marine Science program.
This will include working with advanced scientific equipment and systems aboard the AAD Icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina.
Flexible employment arrangements are available with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water