Coordinate Antarctic field, air and marine operations — 2027/28

Operations Coordinators maintain the day-to-day operational picture across field teams, watercraft, aviation and project support. They plan and allocate resources with station or voyage leaders and the Operations Management Centre in Kingston, then gather and relay information so concurrent activities remain coordinated. This is a temporary expedition appointment based in Tasmania with Antarctic or sub-Antarctic deployment, primarily during summer at Casey and Davis and on some round-trip voyages. The role suits experienced operations leaders who can manage people and competing priorities in a safety- and environment-conscious setting, rather than applicants whose experience is limited to general administration.

• Reliable coordination connects remote teams and specialised assets to the program’s operational objectives. The role rewards practical planning, calm decisions and clear information flow where conditions and priorities can change quickly.
• Expeditioner Band 3.1 (EL1), full-time 37.5 hours, non-ongoing temporary; Kingston and deployment. Summer positions primarily Casey and Davis and some round-trip voyages. Coordinates field, watercraft, aviation and project-support tasking and liaises with station/voyage leadership and Kingston’s Operations Management Centre.

Australia base salary starts at AUD 121,755 per annum; Antarctic/sub-Antarctic total remuneration starts at AUD 194,691 including allowances. Superannuation up to 15.4% additional. Stated starting rates do not guarantee annual deployed earnings. Leave accrues at 20 days pro rata; unavailable in Antarctica and paid out on return, as reported on AAD role page. AUD

• Begin through the linked NGA page, using an existing account or password reset; follow the online form and provide evidence addressing the PDF’s essential criteria. Review AAD application guidance and prepare concrete examples for complex planning, emergency response, leadership, resource allocation and reporting. Apply using the official Apply now online portal, not by email.

• Applications close Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:30 PM AEDT (Australia/Sydney). Same closing time shown on the live AAD role page. Roles are for Season 2027/28 per the linked NGA page.
• The post involves isolated deployment and safety-sensitive operations, with medical, police/referee and qualification checks. Aviation DAMP obligations include drug/alcohol testing. Citizenship exceptions are conditional, not open eligibility. Allowances depend on deployment; totals are not guaranteed yearly earnings.

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