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Who we are
The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is part of the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. As primary agency for Australia's Antarctic Program (AAP), the AAD is responsible for achieving the Australian Government's Antarctic goals.

These goals are to:
The AAD also has responsibility for administering the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands.

The AAD Science Branch leads, conducts and supports a world class program of scientific research and environmental management, consistent with national priorities through the Australian Antarctic Science Strategic Plan. The branch provides research and advice to support Australia's Antarctic policy objectives, including participation in the Antarctic Treaty system and other international committees, commissions and intergovernmental panels. It manages and administers the Australian Antarctic Science Program (including project requests, assessment, and reporting) and provides scientific and research advice to support regulatory and management decisions.

The East Antarctic Monitoring Program (EAMP) is responsible for the delivery of sustained and coordinated observations of essential variables to underpin all aspects of Antarctic and Southern Ocean research, modelling and forecasting, and to support protection, conservation and management. The East Antarctic Monitoring Program explicitly links monitoring to end-user needs to inform management and policy interventions framed in the Australian Antarctic Strategy and 20 Year Action Plan (2022 Update) and the Australian Antarctic Science Decadal Strategy 2025-2035, contributing to international frameworks and commitments and involving strategic research collaborations with other national and international programs.

The Job
The position will be responsible for leading the implementation of the Antarctic Nearshore and Terrestrial Observing System - East Antarctica (East-ANTOS) project aimed at understanding the impacts of multiple pressures, including climate change on Antarctic life in rare ice-free regions, and contribute to improved conservation management within the footprint of Australia's research stations and areas of operation.

What you'll gain from the experience
What we are looking for
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:
Please note that the successful applicant will be required to travel to the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions therefore they will be expected to meet specific medical, adaptability and personal qualities requirements appropriate to working in those environments.

Eligibility
Mandatory qualifications - A PhD in a relevant discipline from an Australian University or qualification of equivalent standard from an Australian or overseas university.

Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.

For additional information, please read the Job Description below.

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