- 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 the HVAC 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. This role is only open for a winter position.
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:
- Certificate of Accreditation from NEBB, TACA, AIRAH, ASHRAE or Equivalent
- 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), or the ability to attain 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 (HLTAID011) 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
- Balancing reticulated primary and secondary heating hot water and associated pumping systems
- Balancing supply and return air systems including fans and motorised and manual dampers
- Fume cupboard annual testing requirements
- Fault finding and calibration for temperature and pressure sensors
- Motorised HHW control valves and motorised air dampers
- Experience with building management system hardware and software including installation, fault finding, programming and tuning
- Using a Tour and Anderson computerised balancing instrument
- Using a Shortridge flow hood
- Preparing reports and commissioning information using word processing and spreadsheet software
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 all the requirements.
Qualifications/licences
Provide copies in your application:
- A suitable trade certificate, technical certificate, apprenticeship or recognised equivalent in a field associated with mechanical services, additional courses and/or training in the industry
- Statements of Attainment/licences (provide copies in your application):
- Working Safely at Heights
- Confined Space
- Dogging
- Rigging
- Scaffolding
- Forklift
- Elevated Work Platform
- Operation of Crane
- Telescopic Materials Handler
- Dozer
- Loader
- Excavator
- Skid Steer Loader
- 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 Infrastructure and Plumbing Team at AntarcticInfrastructurePlumbing@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.
