Job Overview
This role will work within the Field Operations team under the broad direction of the Senior Field Support Coordinator - Field Camps. You will be working on various projects and activities relating to the provision of field support to the Antarctic Program.
The position has both operational and administrative focus and requires a flexible and nimble approach to the way daily functions are prioritised. The Field Operations environment is dynamic and changeable, requiring adaptability and autonomy.
Main Responsibilities:
* Design, construct and deliver field camps of varying scales.
* Support field camp project management, including the end to end provision of field camp delivery.
* Support research and development activities enabling innovative and contemporary field camp solutions.
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to identify best practice field camp solutions.
* Identify and remain abreast of best practices and emerging technology to support and improve field camps and broader field support activities.
* Facilitate production of a templated system of field camp delivery which simplifies and coordinates support to field-based science activities.
* Support management of field camp asset holdings.
* Procurement of goods and services required to deliver field camps of varying scales.
* Anticipate problems and contribute to issues management and risk mitigation.
* The role may require deployment to Antarctic or Sub-Antarctic stations and/or field camps to fulfil key camp delivery functions.