Assist in the construction of recent facilities and the maintenance of existing buildings and facilites in Antarctica/sub-Antarctic.

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Infrastructure roles

- The annual base salary when in Australia starts from $89,076 per annum.
- Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $162,012 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 Fitter and Turner with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), you will assist in the construction of new facilities. You will assist in the operation and maintenance of existing buildings and services.

Fitter and Turners are generally only employed in summer jobs. Winter positions may be available when required for a specific project.

What we are looking for Qualifications/licences Provide copy with application:

- Trade Certificate - A suitable trade certificate, technical certificate, apprenticeship or recognised equivalent as Fitter and Turner.
- Citizenship - 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.

Obtain prior to commencement:

- White Card (issued after May 2009)
- 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 Recent hands-on experience (within the last 5 years):

- Lathe and milling
- Electric welding and metal fabrication
- Diagnosis, fault finding and repair of machinery

Essential Qualifications/licences Provide copy with application:

- Trade Certificate - A suitable trade certificate, technical certificate, apprenticeship or recognised equivalent as Fitter and Turner.
- Driver's Licence - A current, unrestricted "C" class (manual) Australian driver's licence.
- Citizenship - 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.

Obtain prior to commencement:

- White Card (issued after May 2009)
- 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 Recent hands-on experience (within the last 5 years):

- Lathe and milling
- Electric welding and metal fabrication
- Diagnosis, fault finding and repair of machinery
- Broad general experience

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.

Knowledge and experience

- Interpreting drawings and specifications
- Fluid power systems

These are not essential to the role. To be suitable you do not need any of these, but they may make you more competitive against other applicants.

Qualifications/licences Provide copies in your application: Knowledge and experience Recent hands-on experience (within the last 5 years):

- Dogging and rigging
- Operation of heavy plant and equipment
- Inventory and stocktaking

Desirable

These are not essential to the role. To be suitable you do not need any of these, but they may make you more competitive against other applicants.

Qualifications/licences Provide copies in your application:

- Dogging
- Rigging
- High-Risk Work Licence

Knowledge and experience Recent hands-on experience (within the last 5 years):

- Dogging and rigging
- Operation of heavy plant and equipment
- General construction/building work
- Inventory and stocktaking

Should your application be successful, it is useful to have some understanding of any additional licences you have:

This content was last updated 2 months ago on 29 May 2026.

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📌 Fitter and Turner (Australia)
🏢 Australian Antarctic Division
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