As a Boilermaker/Welder with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) you will safely operate metal working machinery and welding bays. You will assist in the erection, cladding and fit out of new buildings and maintenance of existing infrastructure.

Opportunities exist for Boilermaker/Welders to work in both the Antarctic Summer and Winter seasons, normally November to March or November to November respectively. Shorter winter opportunities may also arise (March to November). Boilermaker/Welders are deployed at all three Antarctic stations as well as Macquarie Island when the demand for works required. The deployment is normally proceeded by two months predeparture training for Winter and one month for Summer.

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

Qualifications/licences

Provide copy with application:

• Trade Certificate - A suitable trade certificate, technical certificate, apprenticeship or recognised equivalent as Boilermaker/Welder.
• 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.

Obtain prior to commencement:

• 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 (HLTAID0011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
• Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
• Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.

Knowledge and experience

Recent hands-on experience (within the last 5 years):

• Metal fabrication and repairs involving a wide range of materials varying from low temperature carbon steel to stainless steel, incorporating the appropriate best work practices and procedures.
• MIG, TIG, aluminium, stainless steel and hardox welding.
• Experience in the building construction industry.
• Structural steel erection techniques.
• Broad general experience.