Not open Station Support Officer

2 semanas atrás

Região Geográfica Intermediária de Campo Grande, Brasil Australian Antarctic Division Tempo inteiro

The Station Support Officer positions are based at Casey and Davis Stations in Antarctica for the duration of the Summer Season and will be responsible for providing general kitchen support, hotel housekeeping duties, and related support tasks.

The Australian Antarctic Program's (AAP) vision is to ensure Antarctica is valued, protected, and understood. Working with the AAP provides a unique opportunity to experience Antarctica and the Southern Ocean while supporting world-leading science.

The AAP aims to support expeditioner growth, professionally and personally, with a focus on wellbeing. We strive to employ versatile, proactive, and community-minded people. Expeditioners will need to contribute to a small team and be resilient as they face the challenges of living in an isolated environment.

Employment conditions
  • The annual base salary when in Australia starts from $73,911 per annum .
  • Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $141,865 per annum .
  • A generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 15.4% will be paid in addition to salary and allowances.
  • You will accrue recreation leave at the equivalent of 20 days per annum pro rata. Please note that recreation leave is not available in Antarctica but will be paid out on return to Australia.
What we are looking for

To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licenses listed below:

Qualifications/licensesProvide copy with application
  • Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service employees are required to be Australian citizens. Persons who are not Australian citizens will generally only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens.
Obtain prior to commencement
  • Valid Passport – The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa) must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic.
  • Provide First Aid (HLTAID0011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of AAD commencement.
  • Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of AAD commencement.
Knowledge and experience

You must have demonstrated recent hands-on experience within the last 3 years in at least one of the following:

  • Cleaning or janitorial work in an accommodation facility (for example, field camp, cruise ship, hotel housekeeping).
  • Commercial or industrial kitchen (including basic food preparation, cleaning of kitchen area including doors, floors, equipment, cleaning of industrial cookware, crockery, mess facilities, and sanitization of common areas).
You must also have: (within the last 3 years)
  • Demonstrated experience working under a work, health, and safety system.
  • Proven customer service experience and skills.

These are not essential to the role; however, to be suitable, you will need to have at least some of these. We encourage you to apply even if you do not fit 100% of the requirements.

Other requirements

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 laboring 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 recognize 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.

Covid-19

Expeditioners must comply with the AAD's Infectious Respiratory Disease Management Plan, including the requirement to have had a COVID-19 vaccination or a medically documented COVID-19 infection within 12 months of deployment.

For job-specific (technical or trade-related) inquiries, or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Jill Butterworth at

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