Building Trades Specialists

APS 6 - $95,438 - $108,360 per annum plus superannuation
- Assets & Technology Division
- Kingston, TAS

**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:

- maintain the Antarctic Treaty System and enhance Australia's influence within it,
- protect the Antarctic environment,
- understand the role of Antarctica in the global climate system,
- undertake scientific work of practical, economic and national significance.

The AAD also has responsibility for administering the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands.

The Assets and Technology (A&T) Branch provides and maintains the equipment and infrastructure to support the Australian Antarctic Programme (AAP). A&T Branch activities range from the maintenance of existing Antarctic stations and equipment through to the design, manufacture, testing, operation and procurement of advanced scientific equipment and systems. The Branch manages major infrastructure projects in support of AAP outcomes.

The Maintenance and Operations Section:

- assures the safety, capability and environmental compliance of the built environment at each of Australia's Antarctic and sub-Antarctic facilities and,
- provides expert advice and support to AAD personnel in Antarctica and Head Office in Kingston.

For more information about us please visit our website.

**The job**
Building Trades Specialists work with limited supervision to help with the implementation of building/structural maintenance and construction work for the Australian Antarctic Division’s four research stations. This role reports directly to the Assistant Director of Infrastructure Maintenance & Operations. In this role you will provide specialist knowledge and skills for the delivery of building maintenance by the Maintenance and Operations Section.

**What you’ll gain from the experience**
In this role, you will work directly with trades teams on site in Antarctica and help manage the onsite assets and infrastructure into the future. This is a great opportunity to work in an organisation delivering a great work life balance and help support the Australian Antarctic Programme.

**What we are looking for**
- Strong communication, organisational and problem solving skills;
- Written and verbal communication and listening skills;
- The ability to build strong collaborative working relationships.
- Initiative and an ability to self-manage during peak workload periods.

We thrive when our teams are made up of people from different backgrounds, cultures, genders, education, training and skills.

**Please note** that the successful applicant may be required to travel to the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions therefore they may be required to meet specific medical, adaptability and personal qualities requirements appropriate to working in those environments.

In order to undertake travel to the Antarctic & sub-Antarctic regions they will need to:

- demonstrate the range of personal qualities and interpersonal skills necessary to perform as a successful team member within isolated Antarctic and sub-Antarctic environments,
- demonstrate an ability to effectively adapt and respond to the demands of living and working in an isolated and confined environment as determined by a psychological (adaptability) assessment,
- be certified as fit for Antarctic service by the AAD’s Polar Medicine Unit.

**Eligibility and other requirements**
**Mandatory qualifications**
- The Building Trades Specialist must hold a relevant trade or technical certificate founded on a full apprenticeship.
- Hold a current, unrestricted "C" class manual Australian driver's license.
- Hold a current Construction White Card.

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

**Security Clearance** - this position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

**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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