AddressThe Field Leader is responsible for leading a Deep Field Campaign, Traverse or Science Project
in a remote location for an extended duration. They are responsible for the safety of personnel,
building and maintaining a harmonious team and achieving the scientific and operational
objectives of the projects making up that campaigns.
- Lead and assist with the planning and documentation of the project• Manage and lead field team personnel.
- Develop and maintain an enthusiastic and harmonious team.
- Ensure the safety of all operations.
- Coordinate, manage and task the day to day resource allocations, operational planning and implementation of deep field operations.
- Liaise closely with station leader and/or voyage leader for the operational delivery, ongoing support or extraction of the deep field campaign personnel and resources.
- Take an active role in promoting, supporting and participating in the scientific activities of projects within the campaign.
- Ensure all operational and scientific activities are conducted in accordance with any relevant legislation, operating procedures and WHS requirements.
- Manage, lead and support any emergency response as required.
- Ensure compliance with environmental permits and standards.
Appropriate skills/experience and an interest in leading a Field Campaign, Traverse or Remote Science Project.
In accordance with the PS Act 1999, APS employees are required to be Australian citizens. Persons who are not Australian citizens will generally only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens.
Notes
Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $210,145 per annum.
Suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process including National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance, pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period of 6 months.
