Communications Operator
- The annual base salary (while in Australia) is $76,720 per annum.
- Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $147,257 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.
As a Communications Operator with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) you will operate the Communications Centre on a station and / or voyage to ensure the safety of personnel travelling by air, sea and in the field.
You may assist telecommunications technical staff in the administration of communications devices and equipment. You may also help other expeditioners with minor computer problems.
Communications Operators are employed in summer jobs primarily at Casey and Davis stations and on some round‑trip voyages.
Senior Communications Operator
The annual base salary (while in Australia) is $92,705 per annum.Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $163,242 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.The Senior Communications Operator is selected from the pool of successful Communications Operators and will take on a leadership role.
As a Senior Communications Operator with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) you will coordinate and operate the Communications Centre on a station and / or voyage to ensure the safety of personnel travelling by air, sea and in the field. You will mentor and train Communications Operators. You will assist with the training of other expeditioners in the use of communications devices on station.
You may assist telecommunications technical staff in the administration of communications devices and equipment. You may assist other expeditioners with minor computer problems.
Senior Communications Operators are employed in summer jobs primarily at Casey and Davis stations and on some round‑trip voyages.
What we are looking for
Essential
To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below :
Qualifications / licences
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Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate (AROC) or equivalentDriver’s licence – Current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licenceCitizenship – 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
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‑AntarcticProvide First Aid (HLTAID011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencementProvide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencementProvide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencementKnowledge and experience
Within the last 5 years :
Hands‑on operation of radio communications equipment (VHF and HF experience preferred)Air‑ground‑air radio operations experienceRadio communication experience with remote field parties, for example outback travellers or vessels at seaDesirable
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.
Qualifications / licences
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A Long‑Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) or equivalentOther relevant radio communications qualifications or licencesA current Coxswain 1 certificateCertificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent (Senior Communications Operator role only)Knowledge and experience
Within the last 5 years :
Demonstrated capability in communications operations in a major public, private or defence networkExperience with handheld GPS tracking devices such as InReach systems, SPOT trackers, and NAL Shout NanosExperience with emergency communication devices such as PLBs, ELTs, and EPIRBsWorking knowledge of HF radio propagation, frequency selection, and tools to assist with planningDemonstrated experience in training adults (Senior Communications Operator role only)Contact
For general enquiries, please email the Hays Expeditioner Recruitment Team
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