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:

Qualifications/licences

Provide copy with application:

• 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.

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):

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