Communications Riggers are under the supervision of the Senior Communications Technical Officer (SCTO) whilst on station. You will work together as a team to manage workload and tasks in support of operational and technical priorities
This is a summer job only, available at any or all stations as required.
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.
For more detailed information about the requirements of the role and the selection process, please see the job description document and link to more information on the application process below.
Employment conditions
- The annual base salary when in Australia starts from $76,720 per annum
- Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $147,257 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
Essential
To apply for this role you must have the skills and licences listed below:
Qualifications and licences
Provide copy with application
- Advanced Rigger certificate
- Working at Heights certificate
- Tower Rescue training
- Driver’s licence – 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
- Elevated Work Platform licence
- Telescopic Materials Handler (TMH) licence
- RF Awareness training
- 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 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
Three or more years' experience:
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Erection and maintenance of guyed masts, towers and antenna systems (HF and VHF radio antennas) and associated cabling/feeder systems.
Desirable
These are not essential to the role. To be suitable you do not need any of these, but they may make you more competitive against other applicants.
Qualifications and licences
Provide copies in your application
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A current, valid operation of crane licence
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Forklift licence
Knowledge and experience
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3+ years of wider ranging rigging experience is preferable
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Install and maintenance of fall arrest systems
Contact
For general enquiries, please email the Hays Expeditioner Recruitment Team at antarctica@hays.com.au.
