Yahoo Finance Australia’s Antarctic team is hiring for 150 positions
Spend nights beneath the Southern Lights, meet some fairy penguins and ride across the Antarctic ice cap, all while getting paid.
It sounds like a (frosty) dream come true.
But for 150 lucky Australians, this wintery future could become their reality.
The Australian Antarctic Division is now recruiting more than 150 Australians for a range of roles over the coming two years.
The positions are across four research stations in Casey, Davis, Mawson and Macquarie Island.
“Working as part of the Australian Antarctic Program is more than just visiting the icy continent, it allows you to immerse yourself in the extraordinary environment for an extended period,” the Division’s HR manager, Andrew Groom said.
“Expeditioners get to ride in a Hagglunds tracked snow vehicle across the Antarctic ice cap, see penguins, and maybe even sleep out under the weaving lights of the aurora australis complete with iceberg vistas.”
He said it’s an adventure few people will ever experience.
Who are they looking for?
This is the full range of jobs:
Antarctic Medical Practitioner: $133,801 to $195,128
Station Communications Technical Officer: $86,766
Information Technology Officer: $73,009
Communications Operator: $65,019
Communications Rigger: $65,019
Station Mechanical Supervisor: $78,566
Expedition Mechanic: $65,019
Plant Operator: $57,913
Electrician/ Instrument Electrician: $65,019
Plumber: $65,019
Building Services Supervisor: $78,566
Engineering Services Supervisor: $86,766
Carpenter: $65,019
Boilermaker Welder: $65,019
Refrigeration Mechanic: $65,019
Rigger: $65,019
Fitter & Turner: $65,019
Field Training Officer: $78,566
Deputy Wilkins Aerodrome Manager: $86,766
Aircraft Ground Support Officer: $65,019
Aerodrome Plant Operator: $65,019
Aerodrome Camp Support Officer: $65,019
Station Supply Officer: $73,009
Electronics Engineer: $86,766
In addition to the salary, which will range between $57,913 and $195,000, workers receive an allowance of $59,778 and superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent.
Workers are also provided with accommodation, food and cold weather clothing.
The employment periods range from four months over summer to 15 months over winter.
The October-March summer period will usually see up to 100 people employed, before dropping down to 20 in winter.
“The tight-knit station community is made up of a diverse range of skilled and interesting people and most expeditioners say being part of this unique Antarctic family is a highlight,” Groom said.
Antarctic plumber, Peter described the experience as one of the best jobs he’d ever had.
“When you put the entire experience together with the work, new friends you make, old friends to catch up with, and Antarctica to see and experience, this place is awesome! Get your application in today, you won’t regret it.”
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