Plumber - Antarctica/sub-Antarctic

4 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

As a Plumber with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) you will maintain, install and operate building services equipment and systems. This includes all internal/external reticulated pipe work.

Plumbers work in either summer or winter jobs; shorter winters may also be an option. Plumbers work at all three Antarctic stations as well as at Macquarie Island.

To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Qualifications/licences

Provide copy with application:

  • Trade Certificate/Apprenticeship – In Plumbing or Mechanical Services with current registration/licencing to conduct work in Australia
  • Driver's licence – Current, unrestricted "C" class (manual) Australian driver's licence
  • Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service employees are required to be Australian citizens. Persons who are not Australian citizens will generally only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens.

Obtain prior to commencement:

  • White Card (issued after May 2009), or the ability to attain prior to commencement
  • Valid Passport – The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa) must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic
  • Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
  • Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
  • Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.
Knowledge and experience
  • A minimum of 3 years post trade experience in the industry

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