- The annual base salary when in Australia starts from $86,147 per annum.
- Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $156,684 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.
As a Boilermaker/Welder with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) you will safely operate metal working machinery and welding bays. You will assist in the erection, cladding and fit out of new buildings and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Opportunities exist for Boilermaker/Welders to work in both the Antarctic Summer and Winter seasons, normally November to March or November to November respectively. Shorter winter opportunities may also arise (March to November). Boilermaker/Welders are deployed at all 3 Antarctic stations as well as Macquarie Island when the demand for works required. The deployment is normally proceeded by 2 months predeparture training for Winter and one month for Summer.
What we are looking for
Essential
To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:
Qualifications/licences
Provide copy with application:
- Trade Certificate – A suitable trade certificate, technical certificate, apprenticeship or recognised equivalent as Boilermaker/Welder.
- Driver’s licence – A current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence.
- Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, APS 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:
- White Card (issued after May 2009)
- 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.
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Provide First Aid (HLTAID0011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
- Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
- Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.
Knowledge and experience
Recent hands-on experience (within the last 5 years):
- Metal fabrication and repairs involving a wide range of materials varying from low temperature carbon steel to stainless steel, incorporating the appropriate best work practices and procedures.
- MIG, TIG, aluminium, stainless steel and hardox welding.
- Experience in the building construction industry.
- Structural steel erection techniques.
- Broad general experience.
Desirable
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.
Qualifications/licences
Provide copies in your application:
- Dogging
- Rigging
- Scaffolding
- High-Risk Work Licence
Knowledge and experience
Within the last 5 years:
- Dogging and rigging
- Scaffold erection
- Operation of heavy plant and equipment
- General construction/building work
- Inventory and stock taking
Additional
Should your application be successful, it is useful to have some understanding of any additional licences you have. Qualifications/licences (provide copies in your application):
- Working Safely at Heights
- Confined space
- Remove non-friable ‘B’ class asbestos
- Supervise asbestos removal
- Forklift
- Elevated work platform
- Operation of a crane
- Telescopic materials handler
- Dozer
- Loader
- Excavator
- Skid steer loader (Bobcat)
- Skidder
Contact
For general enquiries, please email the Hays Expeditioner Recruitment Team at antarctica@hays.com.au.
For job specific (technical or trade related) enquiries, or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Antarctic Infrastructure Team at AntarcticInfrastructureCarpentry@aad.gov.au.
Applications will not be accepted via email.
How to apply
- Read about the essential information for all applicants and life as an expeditioner. This is an overview of the recruitment and selection process.
- Review the job description. This describes the job and specifies essential qualifications and experience. It also tells you what documents you need to attach to your application.
- Have your documents ready to attach (e.g., licences, qualifications and current CV/résumé). You must include these to be considered for the job.
- When you have completed steps 1 to 3 above, click ‘Apply Now’✱ to start your application. Applications will not be accepted via email.
