CTOs 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.
CTOs are employed in winter jobs at Casey, Davis, Mawson and Macquarie Island. Summer or shorter winter jobs may become available.
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 $92,705 per annum.
- Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $163,242 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/licences
Provide copy with application
- Cert III in Electronics and Communications – (UEE30920) or comparable qualification
- Certificate of Competency in Perform Inspection – (MEM15004B or PUAEQU001)
- 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
- Security Clearance – this position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level
- 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
In at least one of the following, within the last 5 years:
- Analogue radio systems with a strong understanding and practical maintenance including installation and repair of VHF repeaters/base stations, mobile radios and portables, and HF mobile and fixed base. Testing and repair of antennas and associated cabling/feeder systems and familiarity with masts and associated hardware.
- Satellite communications systems and equipment with a strong understanding and practical maintenance experience. Including BUC/LNB style, or other microwave communications 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/licences
Provide copies in your application:
- Marine Radio Operators Certificate (MROCP)
- Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP)
- Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate (AROC)
- An Open Cabling Licence with optical, coax and structured (O, C & S) endorsements.
Knowledge and experience
Within the last 5 years:
- Installation and maintenance of IT infrastructure, network and desktop hardware. This can include servers, switches, routers, wireless network equipment, VoIP equipment, computers and peripherals, and copper and optic-fibre structured cabling.
- Maintenance and repair of electronic equipment, including to component level.
- Radio operating procedures, including air-ground-air communications.
Contact
For general enquiries, please email the Hays Expeditioner Recruitment Team at antarctica@hays.com.au.
