Mechanical Technician - Australian Antarctic Division
Location: Hobart, TAS
Salary: A$95,438 per annum
Type: On‑site, permanent, full‑time position based at the Australian Antarctic Division's head office in Kingston, TAS, with periodic deployments to Antarctica.
Posted 18 days ago.
Working with the drill system engineer and other team members, you will help maintain, improve, and operate a highly specialised deep ice drilling system in support of the Million Year Ice Core campaign. The Mechanical Technician role will be hands‑on, and you will be expected to:
* Co‑ordinate and undertake servicing, repair and maintenance of mechanical components of the deep ice drill, tower, winch and associated drill‑system infrastructure.
* Operate the deep drill system in Antarctica and take the lead in resolving mechanical issues, including operating machining tools to modify, manufacture or fabricate components in the field.
* Maintain a register of drill system mechanical tasks and issues, and contribute to scheduling and planning of drilling, maintenance and cargo activities.
* Assist in the selection, design and manufacture of new components and equipment for the deep drill system in collaboration with other AAD staff and external collaborators.
* Manage and update as required the drill system mechanical engineering documentation.
Qualifications / Licences
Provide copy with application:
* Relevant experience and a mechanical engineering trade qualification OR a degree or diploma in mechanical engineering from an Australian tertiary institution.
Citizenship: In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service employees must be Australian citizens. Applicants who are not Australian citizens may be considered only where no suitable Australian applicants exist, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens.
Obtain prior to commencement:
* Valid passport (expiry date of the passport and any relevant visa).
* First Aid (HLTAID011) valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
* Basic emergency life support (HLTAID010) valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
* CPR (HLTAID009) valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.
Knowledge and Experience
We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences and technical backgrounds. You will thrive in this role if you enjoy practical, solution‑focused work and are excited by the challenge of remote field operations.
We are particularly interested in people who have:
* Demonstrated practical hands‑on ability in the manufacture, fabrication and installation of precision mechanical components under limited supervision.
* Demonstrated ability in the operation of machine tools, including manual lathes and milling machines, to produce precision mechanical components.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver technical/mechanical solutions to problems and issues under limited direction and at times with limited resources.
* Ability to plan, coordinate and conduct mechanical servicing, maintenance and repairs.
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