Communications Operator

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.

Senior Communications Operator

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.

Both Communications Operators and Senior Communications Operators may assist telecommunications technical staff in the administration of communications devices and equipment and may also assist other expeditioners with minor computer problems. Both roles are employed in summer jobs primarily at Casey and Davis stations and on some round-trip voyages.

To apply for these roles, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Qualifications/licences

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• Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate (AROC) or equivalent
• Driver’s licence – Current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence
• 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
• 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

Within the last 5 years:

• Hands-on operation of radio communications equipment (VHF and HF experience preferred)
• Air-ground-air radio operations experience
• Radio communication experience with remote field parties, for example outback travellers or vessels at sea.