Branch: Science

Section: Polar Technology

APS 6 – Ongoing

Salary: $95,438 – $108,360 per annum

Duties:

The Electronics Laboratory Coordinator reports directly to the Technical Services Manager who will provide broad guidance on the tasks to be performed. From time to time, they will be directed to work under the supervision of other senior team members. Based at the Head Office of the Australian Antarctic Division in Kingston, the Electronics Laboratory Coordinator will join the Polar Technology section to coordinate the operations of the Electronics laboratory in support of the Australian Antarctic Program.

Under limited direction from their team leader, the Electronics Laboratory Coordinator will be required to:

  • ensure a safe working environment within the electronics laboratory by developing and maintaining safety systems & procedures, inducting new laboratory users and ensuring that all equipment is serviced and maintained appropriately
  • manage electronics infrastructure located in and associated with the electronics laboratory which includes asset and hazardous goods management as well as maintenance. Laboratory equipment includes:
    • environmental test chambers
    • soldering/rework stations
    • basic workshop tools
    • an extensive suite of test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal analysers, power supplies etc)
  • provide technical support service in preparation for and during marine science voyage(s) or other Antarctic or subantarctic expeditions, often but not always in conjunction with other support personnel. This includes:
    • assisting stakeholders to establish operational systems which may include instrumentation, marine, laboratory, IT and mechanical gear as well as provision of logistic support and will require communicating and working with a diverse range of people, and good management of time and other resources in a stressful environment.
    • maintaining/operating scientific equipment and instrumentation
    • developing innovative solutions to meet technical or operational problems while working in remote areas without immediate technical or logistical support, and with limited supervision
  • manufacture, install, commission, calibrate, maintain and repair equipment (these may be general or science specific) as well as purchase spares and consumables
  • develop and maintain documentation including:
    • improving the content and coverage of relevant documentation systems
    • writing design and operational documents including engineering drawings, routine voyage reports, metadata generation and standard operating procedures
  • support the Australian Antarctic Program by providing technical services and advice to clients.
  • Work to maintain the electronics workshop on the RSV Nuyina. In particular:
    • Ensure the workshop is appropriately equipped for long duration Antarctic Science voyages
    • Implement processes ensuring safety standards are met as technology continues to evolve

How to apply: Please refer to the Electronics Laboratory Coordinator job listing.

Closing date: 26 January 2026. 11:30 pm AEDT

Contact officer: Michael Santarossa – +61 475 927 792 or email michael.santarossa@aad.gov.au

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