Base + allowances when in Antarctica from $178,797

Deputy Wilkins Aerodrome Manager

Please note: This roles transitions into the Wilkins Winter Aerodrome Manager. Please refer to Wilkins Aerodrome Manager job description for duties. Candidates will be given appropriate training prior to transitioning into the Wilkins Winter Aerodrome Manager role.

The Deputy Aerodrome Manager (2IC) is responsible for the day-to-day tasking and supervision of staff at Wilkins Aerodrome. You will be a member of a small team (8-12 people) who live at this remote site for up to six 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.

The Deputy Aerodrome Manager is employed at Wilkins Aerodrome during the summer operating season and may transition to the Wilkins Winter Aerodrome Manager role at the end of the summer operating season. Working mainly out of Casey station, the Wilkins Winter Aerodrome Manager will be responsible for scheduling and conducting winter maintenance activities for the aerodrome plant and equipment and recommissioning of the runway - refer to the Wilkins Winter Aerodrome Manager position description.

Wilkins Winter Aerodrome Manager

As the Wilkins Winter Aerodrome Manager, you are responsible for the on-site management of Wilkins Certified Aerodrome, in particular, the pack up and reinstatement of the Aerodrome to an operational level. This includes but not limited to the Aerodrome equipment and Wilkins camp infrastructure. This is a hands-on role, which requires a good level of skill and experience in mobile plant operation coupled with excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. The Wilkins Winter Aerodrome Manager is a winter only position. You will be located at Casey Station for most of the winter period where you will have direct supervision of Aviation staff, reporting directly to the Station Leader.

These positions are designated as performing Safety Sensitive Aviation Activities (SSAA) under the organisation’s Aviation Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR Part 99). As a condition of employment, employees performing SSAA are required to comply with all applicable drug and alcohol management requirements.

What we are looking for

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

Provide copy with application

Statement of Attainment to operate a Front-End Loader (LL)
Deputy Wilkins Aerodrome Manager - Statement of Attainment to operate a Skid Steer Loader (LS)
Driver’s licence – a valid Heavy Rigid (HR) licence or higher (HC/MC)
Citizenship – 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-Antarctic

Provided during training

Wilderness First Aid (SISSS00140) will be provided during training and includes:

HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
HLTAID009 – Provide CPR

Certifications must be valid for at least 18 months beyond commencement, except for HLTAID009 (Provide CPR) this must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the AAD start date.

Knowledge and experience

Within the last 5 years: