Technical Officer Level 4, Antarctica and Sub-AntarcticaWe are seeking adventurous, suitably qualified people for ***** months in a remote posting to Antarctica and Macquarie Island, supporting the Bureau's Surface and Upper Air Observation programs.The Bureau's National Observing Operations section maintains a year-round presence at Casey, Davis, Mawson Stations and Macquarie Island, with our staff embedded within the Australian Antarctic Program's expeditioner community.Core FunctionsAs a Technical Officer Level 4 Senior Technician, you will: - Undertake complex maintenance and troubleshooting of advanced meteorological instruments, ensuring uncompromised performance of the Antarctic Observation program; - Supervise all maintenance activities at your station, delegating moderately complex tasks to the Technical Officer Level 3; - Use the Bureau's asset management system (EAMS) to document and report on maintenance activities and service outages; - Produce monthly technical reports documenting the state of meteorological equipment; - Support Bureau Forecasting services for aviation operations; - Deliver the Bureau's Surface and Upper Air Observation program at your station, working a seven-day roster.Support FunctionsContribute to the station community through kitchenhand roster, weekly housekeeping, and other community duties as requested by the Station Leader.
You may also be required to assist in Fire, Search and Rescue, or Lay Surgical Assistant teams, receiving formal training through the Australian Antarctic Program (AAP).
Training & SuitabilityAll expeditioners must undergo rigorous pre-deployment assessments within the AAP framework.
Station allocation is decided by program management.
Specific meteorological training is provided by the Bureau of Meteorology Training Centre; technical officers must complete and maintain all relevant competencies.Applicants must be available for station-specific Bureau training and AAP expeditioner training in Hobart and Melbourne from early May ****, before departure to their allocated station.Scheduling & Deployment LengthDeparture to Antarctica or Macquarie Island is expected early November ****, returning to Australia early November ****.
Total posting duration is 15 months, including pre-departure training; you must be available for training and deployment between May **** and April ****.Designate to any of the four stations, depending on operational need.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesSurface and Upper Air Meteorological Observations – carry out all duties of the observation program, ensuring timeliness and consistency.Network Support and Data Quality – monitor local Automatic Weather Station (AWS) data feeds, collaborate with the IT Command Centre to identify faults and implement return-to-service plans.Equipment Performance and Analysis – perform highly complex diagnosis and repair of weather instruments, including hydrogen generation equipment and IT systems.Work Package Delivery – supervise scheduled work packages, provide expert responses to unplanned faults, and communicate progress to stakeholders.Liaison and Representation – liaise with internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner, representing the Bureau.Management – delegate moderate maintenance tasks, prepare technical reports and documentation covering all instrumentation.Community Duties – complete community duties as requested by the AAP Station Leader.ComplianceComply with all relevant legislation, policies, procedures and guidance, including Australian Public Service values, Code of Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion Statement, and Bureau health, safety and environment policies.Eligibility – AAP Personal Qualities and AssessmentEssential personal attributes for wintering expeditioners are assessed by an independent panel over a 24-hour period, with assessment centres held April/May ****.
Applicants must attend if not recently assessed.Medical, Psychological & Security ScreeningMedical fitness assessed by the Australian Antarctic Division Polar Medicine Unit.Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination prior to travel south.Psychological assessment by a psychologist nominated by the AAP.National Police Check required for all expeditioners.Mandatory RequirementsA Certificate IV (AQF Level 4 or above) in electronics or electrical, or an equivalent overseas qualification.Relevant experience and training enabling competent performance at this level.Ability to workupervised in a time-critical role on a rotating seven-day per week roster.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.First Aid qualification (HLTAID011) valid for six months on return to Australia.Unrestricted 'C' class Australian driver's licence.Current Australian passport valid for six months on return.Getting to Know the Bureau of MeteorologyThe Bureau of Meteorology is one of Australia's national weather, climate and water agencies, operating under the authority of the Meteorology Act ****.
We provide data, information and services across Australia and remote islands, including Antarctica.
Our products and services support weather forecasting, climate research and national security.
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