Antarctic Expedition Leader Wanted: Lead by Example

The Australian Antarctic Division is seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader to join its team of expeditioners in Antarctica. As an Expedition Leader, you will be responsible for leading a community of up to 100 people in one of the most remote and inhospitable environments on Earth.

Principles and Practices

To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, including:

Leading by Example: Ability to lead by example, even under trying and difficult circumstances.
Community Development: Proven track record of developing and maintaining a productive and cohesive community through conflict resolution and modeling appropriate standards of behavior.
Interpersonal Skills: Interpersonal sensitivity and ability to work collaboratively with others in decision-making and problem-solving.
Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to assess performance, provide feedback, and prepare written reports.
Workplace Diversity: Commitment to workplace diversity principles and a willingness to address discrimination and harassment issues.

Desirable Qualities

We are looking for someone who:

Excellent Stakeholder Engagement Skills: Has excellent stakeholder engagement skills and customer service focus.
Coping with Isolation: Can work efficiently under pressure and cope with physical and emotional isolation.
Problem-Solving Skills: Possesses well-developed written and oral communication skills, as well as problem-solving skills.
Cultural Competency: Is committed to building their cultural and disability competency.
Cross-Team Experience: Has experience working on cross-team projects and activities.

Personal Qualities

The Australian Antarctic Division assesses the personal qualities required to successfully live and work in an isolated community. Successful candidates must demonstrate the following criteria:

Adaptability: Adaptability, resilience, and a willingness to adapt to changing circumstances.
Emotional Intelligence: Emotional intelligence and empathy.
Self-Awareness: A strong sense of self-awareness and a commitment to personal growth.

Eligibility and Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must:

Australian or New Zealand Citizenship: Be an Australian citizen or a New Zealand citizen with work rights in Australia.
Security Clearance: Meet the security clearance requirements.
Pre-Employment Screening: Pass a pre-employment screening process, including a National Police Check and referee checks.
Medical and Psychological Assessment: Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical and psychological adaptability assessment.

Additional Requirements

It may be a condition of your employment that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 under applicable Australian law. You must also comply with all recommendations from public health authorities regarding additional vaccinations.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please visit our Jobs in Antarctica website and submit your application through the online portal. If you have any questions, email Andrew Deep at andrew.deep@aad.gov.au.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to lead an expedition team in one of the most unique environments on Earth. Apply now!