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Lead & supervise a small team of expeditioners and operate a wide range of plant and machinery to maintain Australia''s only ice runway.Aviation rolesDeputy Wilkins Aerodrome ManagerThe annual base salary when in Australia starts from $102,380 per annum.Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $172,917 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.The Deputy Wilkins Aerodrome Manager for the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is responsible for the day-to-day tasking and supervision of staff at Wilkins Aerodrome. You will be a member of a small team (8 to 12 people) who live at this site for up to 6 months. Living in this environment requires all team members to complete a wide range of additional duties that are essential to maintaining the Wilkins accommodation and facilities.The Deputy Aerodrome Manager works in direct consultation with the Aerodrome Manager. You will have a high level of communication skills, and the ability to deal with a wide range of complex situations, given the highly remote environment. This is a handson role, which will require you to operate a wide range of heavy and light machinery, in the construction, maintenance and operation of Wilkins Aerodrome, along with servicing ground support requirements for a wide range of aircraft. The role also requires you to fill the position of Aerodrome Manager when the Aerodrome Manager is offsite.The Deputy Aerodrome Manager is employed at Wilkins Aerodrome during the summer operating season and may transition to the Winter Aerodrome Manager role at the end of the summer operating season. Please see below for further details.Winter Wilkins Aerodrome ManagerThe annual base salary when in Australia starts from $116,348 per annum.Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $186,885 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 Winter Wilkins Aerodrome Manager with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), you will be responsible for the onsite management of Wilkins Certified Aerodrome, in particular, the packup and reinstatement of the Aerodrome to an operational level including but not limited to the Aerodrome equipment and Wilkins camp infrastructure. This is a handson role, which requires a good level of skill and experience in mobile plant operation coupled with excellent leadership and problemsolving skills.Working mainly out of Casey station, the Winter Aerodrome Manager is responsible for scheduling and conducting winter maintenance activities for the aerodrome plant and equipment and recommissioning of the runway. You will supervise Aviation staff and report directly to the Casey Station Leader.What we are looking forDeputy Wilkins Aerodrome Manager EssentialTo apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:Qualifications/licencesStatement of Attainment to operate a FrontEnd Loader (LL)Statement of Attainment to operate a Skid Steer Loader (LS)Driver''s licence a valid Heavy Rigid (HR) licenceCitizenship 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 commencementValid 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 subAntarcticWilderness First Aid (SISSS00140) will be provided during training and includes:HLTAID011 Provide First AidHLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life SupportHLTAID009 Provide CPRCertifications must be valid for at least 18 months beyond commencement, except for HLTAID009 (Provide CPR) which must be valid for at least 6 months beyond commencement.Knowledge and experience Within the last 5 yearsSupervising a small team, preferably in a remote situation including conflict resolutionUnderstanding aerodrome manuals and Standard Operating ProceduresWorking under time pressure with a flexible approach to working hoursUtilising highly effective communication and problemsolving skillsDemonstrated experience in the operation mobile plant/equipment relevant to Wilkins AerodromeTasking and maintaining a heavy and light equipment fleet, andAt Wilkins Aerodrome for at least 2 months duration in aerodrome construction and maintenance, or another comparable environmentDeputy Wilkins Aerodrome Manager DesirableThese 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 applicationTracked Dozer (DZ)Grader (LG)Prinoth Snow GroomerHagglunds allterrain vehiclesOveraasen snow blowers, andQuadtrac tractors towing compaction/proof rollers, trailers, sleds or implementsWilkins Winter Aerodrome Manager EssentialTo apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:Qualifications/licencesStatement of Attainment to operate a FrontEnd Loader (LL)Driver''s licence a valid Heavy Rigid (HR) licenceCitizenship 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 commencementValid 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 subAntarcticWilderness First Aid (SISSS00140) will be provided during training and includes:HLTAID011 Provide First AidHLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life SupportHLTAID009 Provide CPRCertifications must be valid for at least 18 months beyond commencement, except for HLTAID009 (Provide CPR) which must be valid for at least 6 months beyond commencement.Knowledge and experience Within the last 5 yearsExperience and current capability in the operation of relevant plantSound knowledge of maintaining a heavy and light equipment fleetRelevant construction, project or operations experienceAbility to work under time pressure with a flexible approach to working hoursPrevious supervisory/leadership experienceWilkins Winter Aerodrome Manager DesirableKnowledge and experience Within the last 5 yearsDemonstrated experience at Wilkins Aerodrome, with at least one season of the decommissioning and reinstatement of Wilkins to an operational levelExperience in the construction and maintenance of aerodromes or similar civil construction environmentsGood computer literacy skills including MS Word, Outlook and ExcelPrevious experience as an aerodrome reporting officerContactFor general enquiries, please email the Hays Expeditioner Recruitment Team at [email protected] job specific (technical or trade related) enquiries, or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Hays at [email protected] content was last updated 3 months ago on 10 October 2025.#J-18808-Ljbffr