Contract/Temp
Working 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 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
As a Senior Field Training Officer (SFTO), you are responsible for the planning, scheduling, and delivery of Antarctic and sub-Antarctic field training. Depending on which station you are at, you may work independently or lead and supervise a team of Field Training Officers (FTOs) to provide support to groups working in the field. You will coordinate field safety and the development of station search and rescue capabilities.
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 various 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 expeditioners in the field as required to support both operational and recreational activity Conduct and lead training to develop station search and rescue capabilities Lead operational search and rescue deployments Manage the station's field equipment and clothing inventory Maintain travel routes and GPS waypoint information Coordinate and administer the station field training program Submit activity and performance reports as required Model and apply safe work practices consistent with the AAD's Safety Commitment Statement and the AAD Safety Behaviours Framework 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 SFTO will also:
Undertake operational planning and risk assessments Manage, coordinate and deliver training programs Lead the Search and Rescue (SAR) team Manage the station's SAR on-call capabilities Develop and train a SAR team to ensure a reasonable level of response capability on station should an incident occur Lead quality assurance processes to ensure functionality and accessibility of the Field Store and clothing/kitting inventory Manage training load expectations across station work areas to maintain station field capabilities that deliver operational objectives Provide subject matter expertise and actively contribute to the station leadership team and positively influence field safety behaviours 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
$98,632 pa while in Australia increasing to $166,586 pa (When in Antarctica/sub Antarctic, inclusive of Antarctic Allowances)
The Australian Antarctic Division, based in Hobart, Tasmania, is a division of the Australian Government's Department of the Environment and Energy.
The Division is responsible for the advancement of Australia's strategic, scientific, environmental, and economic interests in the Antarctic by protecting, administering, and researching the region.
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