Antarctic Expedition Leaders Sought for Harsh yet Rewarding Environment
The Australian Antarctic Division is seeking exceptional leaders to join its team of expeditioners in Antarctica. This role requires a unique blend of scientific knowledge, logistical expertise, and personal qualities.
Responsibilities
As a leader, you will be responsible for:
- Leading community teams in remote and isolated settings
- Ensuring the safe conduct of field, scientific, industrial, and domestic operations
- Demonstrating commitment to contemporary environmental management principles and practices
Key Requirements
To succeed in this challenging environment, leaders must possess:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Ability to resolve conflicts and model appropriate standards of behavior
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to assess performance, provide feedback, and prepare written reports
- Commitment to workplace diversity principles
- Willingness and ability to address discrimination and harassment issues
Assessments
The Australian Antarctic Division assesses personal qualities required for life in an isolated Antarctic or sub-antartic community. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate criteria such as:
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Coping with physical and emotional isolation
- Open and interactive decision-making and problem-solving skills
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen, with preference given to Australian citizens and residents who meet the necessary qualifications. You will also need to provide:
- National Police Check
- Referee checks
- Character clearance
- Pre-employment medical assessment
- Psychological adaptability assessment
- Comprehensive drug screening (if required)
- COVID-19 vaccination (if required)
Application
To apply, please visit the Jobs in Antarctica website and submit your application. If you have any questions regarding this role, email Andrew Deep at andrew.deep@aad.gov.au.
Work Health and Safety Obligations
All workers have a duty to:
- Take reasonable care for their own health and safety while at work
- Ensure the health and safety of others
Supervisors and managers play a critical role in modeling safe work behaviors and setting standards for acceptable behavior in the workplace.
Contact
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Andrew Deep at andrew.deep@aad.gov.au.
Apply Now
Join an elite team of leaders who are passionate about science, logistics, and community leadership. Apply now to experience the challenges and rewards of leading a team in Antarctica!