Field Leader

Safely lead a diverse team of expeditioners on a Deep Field Campaign, Traverse or Science project in a remote location.

Field Leader

Blizzard at Edgeworth David base camp, January 2024, staging point for the Denman Terrestrial Campaign. Photo : Adam Darragh

• The annual base salary when in Australia starts from $147,594 per annum .
• Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $218,131 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 Field Leader is responsible for leading a Deep Field Campaign, Traverse or Science Project in a remote location for an extended duration. They are responsible for the safety of personnel, building and maintaining a harmonious team and achieving the scientific and operational objectives of the projects making up that campaign.

Field Leaders are engaged to a specific seasonal or multi‑seasonal campaign or project, and are responsible for the leadership of personnel, managing and tasking of resources (personnel, aviation assets, watercraft, large or small vehicles) and coordination of the various programs within the campaign to deliver the scientific and operational outcomes, in an isolated, deep‑field setting.

What we are looking for

Essential

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

Qualifications / l licences

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Knowledge and experience

Desirable

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.

Desirable Knowledge and experience

Skills and capabilities

Contact

For general enquiries, please email the Hays Expeditioner Recruitment Team at

For job specific (technical or trade related) enquiries, or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Field Operations Team at

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