Lead multi-disciplinary teams on Antarctic voyages, ensuring safe, efficient and effective operations.

  • The annual base salary when in Australia starts from $147,594 per annum.
  • Base salary + additional allowances when on voyage to and from Antarctica starts from $218,131 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 Voyage Leader (VL) onboard Australia’s icebreaker RSV Nuyina, you will lead a diverse team of multi-skilled expeditioners on a wide range of exciting science and logistics programs in one of the most remote, isolated and beautiful places on the planet.

You will be responsible for the safety, physical, and emotional well-being of the expeditioner community onboard the vessel and the coordination and management of all onboard programs and expedition personnel inclusive of all employment affiliations and nationalities.

The AAD’s Antarctic shipping program traditionally operates from October to April each season and is developed around the priorities for scientific research and station resupply activities, in-line with the ideal environmental periods for vessel access to the AAD’s stations. Each voyage will have a VL onboard and voyage duration can range from 25 days through to 80 days.

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:
  • Project or Logistics Management - Tertiary qualifications in project or logistics management and/or demonstrated industry experience.
  • Driver’s Licence – A current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence. 
  • 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 (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
  • Outstanding leadership skills, a substantial record of achievement, and a reputation for taking a strategic perspective and delivers results.

  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to current WH&S legislation and its practical application in the workplace to ensure field, scientific, industrial and domestic operations are conducted safely.

  • Undertake complex analysis and interpretation and apply significant judgement in decision making while managing risk.

  • Demonstrated commitment to contemporary environmental management principles and practices.

Lead the Community
  • Possess strong people management skills, including the ability to build high performing and multi-disciplinary teams, creating a culture where people feel valued, supported, and satisfied in their role.

  • A collaborative mindset, with demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong professional relationships to positively influence the achievement of results in a complex, operationally diverse environment.

  • Be a thoughtful and courageous leader who experiments and innovates with a proven history of leading through ambiguity and tight time frames.

  • Proven 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
  • Exemplify a high level of resilience and personal integrity.

  • Collaborate, communicate, leverage and influence relationships to deliver agreed business outcomes.

  • Proven ability to work efficiently under both personal and general pressure in changing circumstances and to cope with physical and emotional isolation.

Contact

For general enquiries, please email the Hays Expeditioner Recruitment Team at antarctica@hays.com.au.

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