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

Qualifications/licences

Provide copy with application:

• 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 – Construction white card at site of Alliance construction Works
• 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 AAD commencement
• Provide basic emergency life support (HLTAID010) 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

Manage to Achieve Results

• Proven ability to successfully manage, implement and/or support a diverse range of policies, programs and projects, including science projects.to ensure AAP objectives and priorities are met.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to current WH&S legislation and its practical application in the workplace, including risk management practices, ensuring field, scientific, industrial and domestic operations are conducted safely.
• Demonstrated commitment to contemporary environmental management principles and practices.

Lead the Community

• Ability to be accepted and respected as a leader under trying and difficult circumstances
• Proven ability to develop and maintain a productive and cohesive community by resolving conflict and by modelling and promoting appropriate standards of behaviour
• Proven interpersonal sensitivity and the ability to be open and interactive in decision making and problem solving
• Ability to assess the performance of others, provide appropriate feedback and counselling and prepare written performance reports
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace diversity principles and willingness and ability to address discrimination and harassment issues.

Demonstrate Personal Effectiveness

• Proven ability to work efficiently under both personal and general pressure in changing circumstances and to cope with physical and emotional isolation
• Demonstrated well developed written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated well-developed problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate a strong work ethic

• Evidenced by a proven history of efficient, effective, responsive and productive work performance
• Applicants for supervisory positions will be expected to demonstrate supervisory capabilities, including a good knowledge of workplace diversity, workplace relations, work, health and safety and environmental management practices and principles.

Demonstrate that they can make a positive contribution to community and team

Evidenced by:

• Demonstrating the capacity to cope with physical and emotional isolation and the resilience to overcome hardship;
• Demonstrating the capacity to work productively, contribute to the success of small isolated work groups and the overall community including recognising the effect their behaviour has on others;
• Demonstrating a capacity to address and resolve issues of conflict;
• Demonstrating the capacity to exercise sound judgement;
• Demonstrating flexibility, tolerance and acceptance of changing circumstances;
• Demonstrating qualities of robustness, motivation and confidence whilst displaying sensitivity, situational awareness and support and respect to fellow workers;
• Demonstrating good social skills and taking pride in their appearance and maintaining socially accepted standards of hygiene;
• Responsible use of alcohol; and
• Not exhibiting behaviour that could endanger others’ safety or be seen as being abusive, threatening or offensive to others.

Demonstrate that they can respond to authority and are compliant with the law, legislative requirements and AAD policies and procedures

Evidenced by:

• A history of complying with authority and supporting lawful instructions;
• Demonstrating a commitment to and compliance with appropriate environmental management policies and practices;
• Demonstrating a knowledge and history of compliance with work health and safety practices and principles; and
• Recognition of harassment and discrimination issues and demonstrated compliance with associated legislative requirements.

Demonstrate a commitment to AAP specific requirements

Evidenced by:

• Demonstrating commitment to supporting the Australian Antarctic Science Program;
• Demonstrating willingness to participate in “common duties” and activities in support of the community generally; and
• Demonstrating commitment to fully participate in all required training and associated activities.