- The annual base salary when in Australia starts from $102,380 per annum.
- Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $172,917 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 Telecommunications Officer – Radio (TOR) with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) you will be responsible for the daily management of station radio, satellite and field communications systems, supporting station operations and safety. You will provide routine maintenance, undertake repairs and upgrades to communications equipment. You may install or assist with the installation of complex telecommunications systems.
TORs are employed in winter roles at Casey, Davis, Mawson and Macquarie Island. Summer or shorter winter jobs may become available.
TORs will work closely with Telecommunications Officer – Networks (TON) whilst on station, with both positions expected to act in a leadership role, reporting to Kingston head office and Station staff. The TON and TOR will also be responsible for the supervision of the Information Technical Officers (ITO) whilst on station, supporting workloads and tasks in accordance with technical and operational priorities.
What we are looking for
Essential
To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:
Qualifications/licences
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- 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 (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
Experience in at least one of the following technical areas:
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Analogue radio systems with a strong understanding and practical maintenance including installation and repair of HF mobile and fixed base. VHF Repeaters/Base stations, Mobile radios and portables. Testing and repair of antennas and associated cabling/feeder systems and familiarity of masts and associated hardware
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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 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 100% of the requirements.
Qualifications/Licences
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Marine Radio Operators Certificate (MROCP)
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Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP)
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Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate (AROC)
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An Open Cabling Licence with optical, coax and structured (O, C & S) endorsements
Knowledge and experience
Within the last 5 years:
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Radio operating procedures, including air-ground-air communications
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Experience working with field communications systems, such as satellite trackers – personal or vehicle, satphones, PLBs, and other emergency communications equipment
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Hardware 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
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Maintenance and repair of electronic equipment, including to component level
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Supervision of communications technical staff – prioritisation of tasks and jobs, maintaining a shared workshop environment, maintaining documentation, and associated drawings
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 ICT Management Team at ICTManagementTeam@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.
