At a Glance
- Tasks: Install and maintain electronic systems for climate research in Antarctica.
- Company: Join the Australian Department of Climate Change and make a difference.
- Benefits: Unique opportunity to work in Antarctica with competitive salary and benefits.
- Other info: Adventure awaits with excellent career growth and hands-on experience.
- Why this job: Be part of groundbreaking climate research while exploring the stunning Antarctic landscape.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree in electronics and relevant licenses required.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
As an Electronics Engineer, you will install, commission, maintain, calibrate and modify electronic instruments and systems for the collection, reduction and analysis of data. You will have well developed hardware and software skills, be technically resourceful, and be able to operate with minimal supervision. You will also produce regular, comprehensive reports on the status of observatory equipment. The role is largely supportive, applying professional engineering knowledge and skills to the investigation and monitoring aspects of the research program. It principally supports the atmospheric and glaciological science activities of the Antarctic Climate Program while also assisting with the broader science program at Davis Station. You will work closely with scientists on station and in Australia.
What we are looking for
- Qualifications/licences
- Engineering Degree - An Engineering degree majoring in electronics from an Australian University, or qualification of equivalent standard from an Australian or overseas university that is consistent with eligibility for graduate membership to the Institution of Engineers Australia.
- Driver’s Licence – A 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.
- 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.
- First Aid (HLTAID0011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
- Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
- CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.
Knowledge and experience
- Detailed design, implementation and testing of analogue and digital electronic circuits and systems (including microcontroller-based systems).
- Ability to be resourceful and innovative in technical aspects of the work including the ability to fault find and calibrate modern electronic instrumentation.
- Demonstrated ability to repair electronic equipment at a component level (demonstrated experience of such when operating with limited resources is desirable).
Applications close: 11.30 pm AEDT, 1 November 2026
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Contact Details:
Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Recruitment Team
