Lead Antarctic science and resupply voyages — Deputy Voyage Leader and Voyage Leader, 2027/28

The Australian Antarctic Division is recruiting Deputy Voyage Leaders and Voyage Leaders for the 2027/28 season. Based in Kingston, Tasmania, with Antarctic and sub-Antarctic deployment, these full-time temporary roles lead maritime expeditions aboard RSV Nuyina or other AAD-chartered vessels. The Deputy supports the Voyage Leader, coordinates day-to-day resource tasking across watercraft, aviation, marine science and project support, and acts as Voyage Leader when required. The Voyage Leader leads the expedition as senior AAD vessel representative, delivering science, station sustainment and marine logistics. Both roles are responsible for safety, wellbeing, team cohesion, environmental management and ship-to-shore operations in a remote small-community setting. The maritime program typically operates September to April. Pre-deployment preparation may last 28 working days to three months.

• These are senior operational leadership positions at the heart of Australia’s Antarctic science, station-sustainment and marine logistics program. The successful leaders help enable research and essential operations in a remote, environmentally significant region while safeguarding expeditioners and building a cohesive onboard community.
• Two roles in one advertised listing: DVL (Expeditioner Band 3.1/EL1) supports the VL, coordinates day-to-day resource allocation/tasking and deputises if VL unavailable/incapacitated; VL leads the expedition as senior AAD vessel representative. Full-time 37.5 hours/week, non-ongoing temporary employment; Kingston, Tasmania and Antarctic/sub-Antarctic deployment. Maritime program typically September–April; marine science may occur year-round. Pre-deployment usually begins 28 working days before scheduled departure and may extend to three months. Applicants assessed may be placed in a role for training/deployment or a merit pool for future seasons.

AUD. Deputy Voyage Leader: Australian annual base salary from $121,755; base salary plus additional allowances when on voyage to and from Antarctica from $194,691 p.a. Voyage Leader: Australian annual base salary from $152,612; base salary plus additional allowances when on voyage to and from Antarctica from $225,548 p.a. Employer superannuation contribution up to 15.4% is additional. Recreation leave accrues at 20 days per annum pro rata; it is unavailable in Antarctica and is paid out on return to Australia. Figures are stated starting amounts; voyage figures are not base salary and should not be represented as guaranteed annual deployed earnings. The job description describes DVL total remuneration of $194,691 when in Antarctica/sub-Antarctic inclusive of Antarctic allowances. AUD

• Use the official DCCEEWjobs candidate portal to begin the application or log in: . The portal listing is titled “Deputy Voyage Leader & Voyage Leader - Season 2027/28” (job ID ACBC0F1A-43E9-4730-BF15-B4D300DC5F0D). Follow its instructions and provide supporting documents, including evidence of required qualifications/experience, licence and citizenship. Read the official role description and applicant information before applying. Email applications are not accepted. Apply using the official Apply now online portal, not by email.

• Applications close Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:30 pm AEDT (Australia/Sydney).
• Remote, isolated 24/7 shipboard community work requires substantial operational and people leadership, resilience, safety/risk judgement, teamwork and active community participation. Appointment/deployment is conditional on medical and other pre-employment checks, qualification validation, required current certificates, passport/visa validity and aviation safety-sensitive drug/alcohol obligations. Allow for pre-deployment training/planning of 28 working days to three months. Salary/allowance amounts are starting figures; voyage remuneration depends on deployment and is not assured as annual earnings. Citizenship consideration for non-citizens is limited as described under eligibility.

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