Jobs in Antarctica 2011–2012
Feel the need to stretch your wings? Looking for challenges, opportunities and the experience of a lifetime? We may be able to offer you just what you are seeking!
We have a range of job vacancies in Antarctica for the 2011–12 summer and the 2012 winter.
Periods of employment vary depending on the type of job:
- Summer jobs are generally between early October and March–April.
- Winter jobs can commence as early as July and run through until November–December of the following year.
- Short winter stints can also occur between January and November–December in the same year.
If you have the skills and abilities we require and you don't think the employment period would suit, please talk to us, we may be able to accommodate your needs. Our general contact number is 1800 030 755.
If you are successful, you will be part of a wider team that is working to protect the Antarctic and Southern Ocean. We undertake research into important areas such as the interactions between the ice, oceans and atmosphere and how these affect marine life and global weather patterns.
Antarctic employment is not for everyone but if your application is successful, we will support, train and equip you for the demands of Antarctic employment. You will be thoroughly assessed in terms of technical abilities, personal qualities and medical fitness, and fully informed about Antarctic employment to ensure that the experience is both safe and satisfying.
Other Benefits -Also remember that you will be provided with all your cold weather clothing requirements, accommodation and when in Antarctica, your food. This has the potential to save you thousands of dollars in costs that you would normally incur working in Australia.
If the above sounds attractive to you, the following will provide you with information which will allow you to decide whether you have the skill set and qualities which are required to perform this role.
If you decide to apply, please access the document General Information
for important information.
Applications for the 2011 season have now closed. Applications received after 1 February 2010 will be considered for the 2012 season.
You may like to try our working in Antarctica quiz.
