Opening soon Deputy Wilkins Aerodrome Manager & Winter Wilkins Aerodrome Manager

The Deputy Wilkins Aerodrome Manager is responsible for the day-to-day tasking and supervision of staff at Wilkins Aerodrome. This role transitions into the Winter Wilkins Aerodrome Manager.

The Deputy Wilkins Aerodrome Manager will be a member of a small team (8 to 12 people) who live at this site for up to 6 months. Living in this environment requires all team members to complete a wide range of additional duties that are essential to maintaining the Wilkins accommodation and facilities.

The Deputy Aerodrome Manager works in direct consultation with the Aerodrome Manager. You will have a high level of communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of complex situations, given the highly remote environment. This is a hands-on role, which will require you to operate a wide range of heavy and light machinery, in the construction, maintenance, and operation of Wilkins Aerodrome, along with servicing the needs of ground support requirements for a wide range of aircraft. The role also requires you to fill the position of Aerodrome Manager when the Aerodrome Manager is offsite.

Employment conditions

• The annual base salary when in Australia starts from $98,632 per annum.
• Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $166,586 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.

What we are looking for

Deputy Wilkins Aerodrome Manager – Essential

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

Qualifications/licences

Provide copy with application

• Statement of Attainment to operate a Front-End Loader (LL)
• Statement of Attainment to operate a Skid Steer Loader (LS)
• Heavy Rigid licence – Current, unrestricted “HR” class driver’s licence
• Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service employees are required to be Australian citizens.

Obtain 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 (HLTAID0011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of AAD commencement.
• Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of AAD commencement.

Knowledge and experience

Within the last 5 years

• Supervising a small team, preferably in a remote situation including conflict resolution.
• Understanding aerodrome manuals and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Working under time pressure with a flexible approach to working hours.
• Utilising highly effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation of mobile plant/equipment relevant to Wilkins Aerodrome.
• Tasking and maintaining a heavy and light equipment fleet.
• At Wilkins Aerodrome for at least 2 months duration in an aerodrome construction and maintenance environment, or comparable environment.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the AAD, we value diversity in all its forms – background, experience, and perspective. We encourage applications from everyone, especially people from under-represented groups.

Covid-19

Expeditioners must comply with the AAD’s Infectious Respiratory Disease Management Plan, including the requirement to have had a COVID-19 vaccination or a medically documented COVID-19 infection within 12 months of deployment.

Contact

For general enquiries, please email the Hays Expeditioner Recruitment Team at antarctica@hays.com.au. For job specific (technical or trade related) enquiries, please contact Hays Expeditioner Recruitment Team at antarctica@hays.com.au or 0386029896.

Applications will not be accepted via email.

How to apply

• Read about the application process and life as an expeditioner.
• Review the job description.
• Have your documents ready to attach (e.g., licences, qualifications and current CV/résumé).
• When you have completed steps 1 to 3 above, click ‘Apply Now’ to start your application.

Applications close Wednesday 15 January, 11:59 PM AEST.

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Posted Date: 12/23/2024