Telecommunications Officer - Radio - Antarctica

Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water – Brisbane QLD

As a Telecommunications Officer – Radio (TO-R) you will be responsible for the daily management of station radio, satellite and field communications systems, supporting station operations and safety. You will provide routine maintenance, undertake repairs, and upgrades to critical station communications equipment. You may also lead or assist with the installation of complex telecommunications systems.

TO-Rs are employed in winter roles at all stations. Summer only jobs may become available, pending operational requirements.

TO-Rs will work closely with Telecommunications Officer – Networks (TO-N) whilst on station, with both positions expected to act in a leadership role, reporting to Kingston head office and Station staff. The TO-N and TO-R will also be responsible for the supervision of the Information Technical Officers (ITO) whilst on station, supporting workloads and tasks in accordance with technical and operational priorities.

This position is designated as performing Safety Sensitive Aviation Activities (SSAA) under the organisation’s Aviation Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR Part 99). As a condition of employment, employees performing SSAA are required to comply with all applicable drug and alcohol management requirements.

What we are looking for

Qualifications/licences

Provide copy with application

- Cert III in Electronics and Communications (UEE30920) or comparable qualification
- 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

- Security Clearance – This position requires a Baseline security clearance. To be eligible for Baseline Vetting, you must be an Australian citizen and able to obtain and maintain this level of clearance.
- 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 (HLTAID011) 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

Experience in at least one of the following technical areas:

- Analogue radio systems with a robust understanding and practical maintenance including installation and repair of HF mobile and fixed base. VHF Repeaters/Base stations, Mobile radios and portables. Testing and repair of antennas and associated cabling/feeder systems and familiarity of masts and associated hardware.
- Satellite communications systems and equipment with a strong understanding and practical maintenance experience. Including BUC/LNB style, or other microwave communications systems.

Applications close: 11.30 pm AEDT, 1 November 2026

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📌 Telecommunications Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
📍 Brisbane