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Engineering Services Supervisor

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Working as an ESS in Antarctica

Annual base salary (while in Australia)

$72,726 pa ($2,788 per fortnight before tax)

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

The Engineering Services Supervisor (ESS) schedules and supervises the on-site activities of a group of trades personnel, including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, plant operators, technical officers and other associated trades engaged in operational and planned preventive maintenance, construction and refurbishment projects.

Supervising the workload of a multi-disciplined trade group at Head Office prior to embarkation and then in Antarctica or on Macquarie Island, you're responsible for requisitioning all materials and equipment for completion of the summer work program, and then monitoring and reporting the progress of this program.

As part of the station management team, you'll actively work to ensure effective program delivery and support all AAD policies. Additionally, you'll operate and maintain a Computerised Maintenance Management System and assist science programs when necessary.

You will have a suitable Engineering, Trade or Technical certificate and have current or recent hands-on trade experience in the building industry.

Additional courses are an advantage.

The typical employment period for Engineering Services Supervisors is approximately 8 months.

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 ESS 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.