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Pulling up piece of cladding for the roof of the building
Working as a BSS in Antarctica

Annual base salary (while in Australia)

$65,811 pa ($2,523 per fortnight before tax)

In addition whilst working in Antarctica an allowance of $49,014 pa is payable.

As Building Services Supervisor (BSS) you co-ordinate the on-site activities of a group of multi-skilled trades personnel, including electricians, plumbers and carpenters, who are engaged in operational and planned preventive maintenance, construction and refurbishment projects over winter.

You'll be required to monitor and report on progress of the winter work program, as well as operate and maintain a Computerised Maintenance Management System. The BSS is a working manager and is required to perform the duties of either plumber, carpenter or electrician

As part of the station management team, you'll actively work to ensure effective delivery of the program and support all AAD policies. Over the summer, you'll act as deputy and report to the Engineering Services Supervisor (ESS) who is responsible for the summer works program.

You will have a suitable trade or technical certificate from within the building trade industry and also current or recent hands-on trade experience in the building industry.

Additional courses and/or training in the industry are an advantage.

Recreation Leave - You will accrue recreation leave at the equivalent of 20 days for each full year worked. Please note that recreation leave is not available in Antarctica.

Superannuation - A generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4% will apply where eligibility to join the Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation Plan is established.

You should read the BSS Job Description, General Information and Personal Qualities details available from the Job Vacancies page as it contains important information you need to know about employment and related issues.

If you would like to talk to someone about applying, please contact, for technical matters, Jeremy Bonnice (03) 6232 3223, or for general information 1800 030 755.

To apply complete an online Application Form.