Antarctic Program opens 200+ roles including trades for 2027-28 season
The Australian Antarctic Program is recruiting. It needs over 200 people for the 2027-28 season. Positions include electricians, plumbers and carpenters.
The Antarctic Program is recruiting for more than 200 jobs for the 2027-28 season. Trades workers are badly needed to improve research stations.
Jobs run from six months to over a year. Positions include electricians, carpenters, mechanics, plumbers and chefs.
There are also specialist roles in science and aviation. A weather officer at Davis station loves the work.
He walks to work under the southern lights. He watches penguin colonies and seals.
He sees Antarctic sea ice shift through the seasons. To apply, you need trade qualifications and several years of experience.
You must be an Australian citizen. Last year the program received 6,200 applications.
- More than 200 for 2027-28 season
- Roles available
- 6200
- Applications last year
- Six months to 12+ months
- Contract lengths
- Third stint at Davis station
- Nelson Clegg tenure
Why it mattersAntarctica offers Australians unique research and career opportunities. The Antarctic Program underpins climate and weather science. This science informs policy and forecasts.
AustraliaAustralian workers can apply for well-paid positions doing essential research work; the program strengthens Australia's presence in Antarctic research and sovereignty.
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