Australian Antarctic Division
The annual base salary
when in Australia
starts from
$86,147 per annum .
Base salary + additional allowances
when in Antarctica
starts from
$156,684 per annum .
A generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 15.4% will be paid in addition to salary and allowances.
You will accrue recreation leave at the equivalent of 20 days per annum pro rata. Please note that recreation leave is not available in Antarctica but will be paid out on return to Australia.
As a Refrigeration Mechanic with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) you will be part of the team which maintains and develops the Australian stations on the Antarctic continent and at Macquarie Island. You will install and maintain station domestic and commercial refrigeration plant as well as assisting with general maintenance and construction as required.
Refrigeration Mechanics generally work in summer jobs only, with the station location dependent on requirements. Winter jobs are occasionally available when required for a specific project.
What we are looking for Essential skills and licences are required for this role.
Qualifications/licences
Trade or Technical Certificate/Apprenticeship – or recognised equivalent as a Refrigeration Mechanic
Australian Refrigeration Council – Current, full registration and air-conditioning licence
Driver’s licence – Current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence
Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service 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.
Obtain prior to commencement
White Card (issued after May 2009), or the ability to attain prior to commencement
Valid Passport – The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa) must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic
Provide First Aid (HLTAID0011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.
Knowledge and experience
A minimum of 3 years’ post trade experience
Broad general experience within the refrigeration mechanic trade.
Desirable These are not essential to the role, however, to be suitable you will need to have at least some of these. We encourage you to apply even if you do not fit 100% of the requirements.
Recent hands-on experience (within the last 5 years)
A current, unrestricted electrical worker’s licence which qualifies you to undertake electrical work in Australia
The installation and maintenance of packaged refrigeration units for −18 degrees Celsius and +4 degrees Celsius cool rooms up to 20 kW
Maintenance of refrigeration systems for temperature-controlled shipping containers
Maintenance of glycol chillers which employ shell and tube heat exchange and ice ball systems
Construction and maintenance of cool rooms using insulated panel systems and associated cool room hardware
Configuration and fault finding of electronic refrigeration controllers and sensors
Managing cylinder stocks of refrigerant gases including conducting leak testing and reclaiming refrigerants
Experience with R404A, R134A and R409 refrigerants and experience with upgrading from legacy refrigerants such as R12 and R22
Maintenance of laboratory refrigeration systems including controlled temperature cabinets.
Maintenance of domestic heat pumps and refrigerators
Experience in the installation or maintenance of building heating and ventilation systems (air handling and heating/cooling water) is desirable.
Additional
Restricted Electrical Licence
Working Safely at Heights
Confined space
Remove non-friable asbestos
Supervise asbestos removal
Dogging
Rigging
Scaffolding
Forklift
Elevated work platform
Operation of a crane
Telescopic materials handler
Dozer
Loader
Excavator
Skid steer loader (Bobcat).
Contact For general enquiries, please email the Hays Expeditioner Recruitment Team at
antarctica@hays.com.au .
For job specific (technical or trade related) enquiries, or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Hays Recruitment at
antarctica@hays.com.au .
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when in Australia
starts from
$86,147 per annum .
Base salary + additional allowances
when in Antarctica
starts from
$156,684 per annum .
A generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 15.4% will be paid in addition to salary and allowances.
You will accrue recreation leave at the equivalent of 20 days per annum pro rata. Please note that recreation leave is not available in Antarctica but will be paid out on return to Australia.
As a Refrigeration Mechanic with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) you will be part of the team which maintains and develops the Australian stations on the Antarctic continent and at Macquarie Island. You will install and maintain station domestic and commercial refrigeration plant as well as assisting with general maintenance and construction as required.
Refrigeration Mechanics generally work in summer jobs only, with the station location dependent on requirements. Winter jobs are occasionally available when required for a specific project.
What we are looking for Essential skills and licences are required for this role.
Qualifications/licences
Trade or Technical Certificate/Apprenticeship – or recognised equivalent as a Refrigeration Mechanic
Australian Refrigeration Council – Current, full registration and air-conditioning licence
Driver’s licence – Current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence
Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service 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.
Obtain prior to commencement
White Card (issued after May 2009), or the ability to attain prior to commencement
Valid Passport – The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa) must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic
Provide First Aid (HLTAID0011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.
Knowledge and experience
A minimum of 3 years’ post trade experience
Broad general experience within the refrigeration mechanic trade.
Desirable These are not essential to the role, however, to be suitable you will need to have at least some of these. We encourage you to apply even if you do not fit 100% of the requirements.
Recent hands-on experience (within the last 5 years)
A current, unrestricted electrical worker’s licence which qualifies you to undertake electrical work in Australia
The installation and maintenance of packaged refrigeration units for −18 degrees Celsius and +4 degrees Celsius cool rooms up to 20 kW
Maintenance of refrigeration systems for temperature-controlled shipping containers
Maintenance of glycol chillers which employ shell and tube heat exchange and ice ball systems
Construction and maintenance of cool rooms using insulated panel systems and associated cool room hardware
Configuration and fault finding of electronic refrigeration controllers and sensors
Managing cylinder stocks of refrigerant gases including conducting leak testing and reclaiming refrigerants
Experience with R404A, R134A and R409 refrigerants and experience with upgrading from legacy refrigerants such as R12 and R22
Maintenance of laboratory refrigeration systems including controlled temperature cabinets.
Maintenance of domestic heat pumps and refrigerators
Experience in the installation or maintenance of building heating and ventilation systems (air handling and heating/cooling water) is desirable.
Additional
Restricted Electrical Licence
Working Safely at Heights
Confined space
Remove non-friable asbestos
Supervise asbestos removal
Dogging
Rigging
Scaffolding
Forklift
Elevated work platform
Operation of a crane
Telescopic materials handler
Dozer
Loader
Excavator
Skid steer loader (Bobcat).
Contact For general enquiries, please email the Hays Expeditioner Recruitment Team at
antarctica@hays.com.au .
For job specific (technical or trade related) enquiries, or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Hays Recruitment at
antarctica@hays.com.au .
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