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Aerodrome Camp Support Officer

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Automatic Weather Station at Wilkins Runway
Working as an Aerodrome Camp Support Officer in Antarctica

Annual base salary (while in Australia)

$48,387 pa ($1,855 per fortnight before tax)

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

As an Aerodrome Camp Support Officer at Wilkins you will provide administrative support to the Wilkins Runway camp which includes undertaking a range of duties to maintain essential services at the camp as well as kitchen duties including cooking.

The typical employment period for Aerodrome Camp Support Officer is 8 months. During this period you will be required to undertake training in Hobart for up to 8 weeks before departure and remain in Hobart for a debrief of up to 5 days immediately following return from Antarctica.

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 ACSO 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, Matt Filipowski (03) 6232 3465 or Jeff Hadley (03) 6232 3518, or for general information 1800 030 755.

To apply complete an online Application Form.