Fitter and Turner

Overview

Assist in the construction of new facilities and the maintenance of existing buildings and facilities in Antarctica/sub-Antarctic.

Infrastructure roles

• The annual base salary when in Australia starts from $86,147 per annum
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• Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $156,684 per annum
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• 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.

Role description

As a Fitter and Turner with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), you will assist in the construction of new facilities. You will assist in the operation and maintenance of existing buildings and services. Fitter and Turners are generally only employed in summer jobs. Winter positions may be available when required for a specific project.

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

• Trade Certificate - A suitable trade certificate, technical certificate, apprenticeship or recognised equivalent as Fitter and Turner.
• Citizenship - In accordance with the PS Act 1999, APS 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.

• White Card (issued after May 2009)
• 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 (HLTAID
  0011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
• Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID
  010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
• Provide CPR (HLTAID
  009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement

• Lathe and milling
• Electric welding and metal fabrication
• Diagnosis, fault finding and repair of machinery

Essential

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

• Trade Certificate - A suitable trade certificate, technical certificate, apprenticeship or recognised equivalent as Fitter and Turner.
• Driver’s Licence – A current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence.
• Citizenship - In accordance with the PS Act 1999, APS 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.

• White Card (issued after May 2009)
• 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 (HLTAID
  0011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
• Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID
  010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
• Provide CPR (HLTAID
  009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement

• Lathe and milling
• Electric welding and metal fabrication
• Diagnosis, fault finding and repair of machinery
• Broad general experience

These are not essential to the role however to be suitable you will need to have at least some of these. We encourage you to apply even if you do not fit 100% of the requirements.

• Interpreting drawings and specifications
• Fluid power systems

These are not essential to the role. To be suitable you do not need any of these, but they may make you more competitive against other…