Communications Technical Officers

7 months ago


Hobart, Australia Australian Antarctic Division Full time

**Australian Antarctic Program**

Australia maintains three permanent research stations on the Antarctic continent (Casey, Davis and Mawson) and one on sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island. Each station is like a small town with a diverse and dedicated workforce, comprising station leaders, tradespeople, scientists, doctors, chefs and telecommunications experts. Expeditioners are supported by head office staff experienced in Antarctic policy, law, operations, medicine, technology, science and media.

**About the role**
As a Communications Technical Officer (CTO), you will carry out routine and complex telecommunications maintenance. You will also make repairs and operate communications equipment. You may install or assist with the installation of complex telecommunications systems.

CTOs are employed in winter jobs at Casey, Davis, Mawson and Macquarie Island.

Ship-based IT and communication support positions may be drawn from successful CTO applicants.

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.

**Employment conditions**
- The annual base salary when in Australia is $85,876 per annum.
- The annual base salary + allowances when in Antarctica starts at $151,217 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.

**Contact**
For general enquiries, please use our contact form to speak to the Expeditioner Resourcing team.

**Eligibility**
You must be an Australian citizen, Australian resident with work rights in Australia, or a New Zealand citizen. Please note: Jobs requiring a security clearance are only open to Australian citizens. Applications from persons who are not Australian citizens will usually only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants.

Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a security clearance.

**- **Cert III in Electronics and Communications (UEE30920) or comparable qualification.
- A current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence.

**Skills and experience in at lease one fo the following(within the last 5 years)**:

- Satellite communications systems and equipment with a strong understanding and practical maintenance experience. Including BUC/LNB style, or other microwave communications systems.
- 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.

**How to apply**

**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $83,375.00 per year

Work Location: In person


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