Aviation Survey Officer

Who we are The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is part of the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. As primary agency for Australia's Antarctic Program (AAP), the AAD is responsible for achieving the Australian Government's Antarctic goals. These goals are to: maintain the Antarctic Treaty System and enhance Australia's influence within it, protect the Antarctic environment, understand the role of Antarctica in the global climate system, undertake scientific work of practical, economic and national significance. The AAD also has responsibility for administering the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Territory of Heard and McDonald Islands. Antarctic Operations and Logistics Branch plan, coordinate, facilitate and deliver operations for the Australian Antarctic Program by safely resupplying and sustaining the Antarctic Stations and building operational capacity to deliver future Antarctic projects. The aviation section is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of aviation services in the Australian Antarctic Program. The Job The Aviation Survey Officer (APS6) is an AAD Head Office role located in Hobart that reports directly to the Assistant Director Aviation Operations (EL1) and forms an integral element of the AAD’s Aviation Section & the wider Operations and Logistics Branch. Key duties will include, but are not limited to: providing AAD aviation operations subject matter expertise on surveying, mapping & general civil construction, including emerging technologies (such as remote sensing in high/low latitudes). providing AAD aviation operations subject matter expertise input for potential alternative runway or ski landing area sites. engaging with internal and external stakeholders and contractors to develop and maintain the necessary framework to ensure ongoing survey work at Wilkins and future survey work at any future sites. Lead the development of new procedures associated with Wilkins and future sites. Develop business cases for any future aviation projects. working effectively and with minimal direction within the multi-disciplinary Operations and Logistics Branch. working with the Work Health and Safety section to implement and maintain safe work procedures across the aviation operations. Knowledge and experience Demonstrated understanding of surveying utilising advance global position systems. A demonstrated understanding or ability to gain an understanding of Antarctic construction and project management skills. A demonstrated understanding or ability to gain an understanding of aviation legislation (domestic & international and how this is implemented in Antarctic operations) so as to ensure that safety & management of aviation risk is always the first priority. A sound knowledge of contemporary workplace health and safety practices, including a demonstrated commitment to developing and maintaining a strong safety culture. Skills and capabilities • Demonstrated capability in civil construction software such as AutoCAD, 12D or similar. • Demonstrated ability to work cohesively in a team to achieve results. • Demonstrated effective and contemporary risk management practices. • The ability to be part of a high performing team within an operationally focussed and high-tempo environment. • Demonstrated high level communication skills, both written and verbal. Mandatory Qualifications • Either a degree or diploma in surveying (or relevant equivalent field). Desirable Qualifications • A qualification from an Australian tertiary institution within a relevant field. Flexible employment arrangements are available with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water .

Location: North Hobart, AU

Posted Date: 5/6/2025