Field Training Officer

Annual base salary

$70,667 pa ($2,709 per fortnight before tax)

In addition whilst working in Antarctica allowances of $52,632 pa are payable.

As a Field Training Officer (FTO) you're responsible for conducting field training during the pre-departure period in Australia, onboard ship and in the Antarctic and subantarctic. You'll provide leadership or assistance to field groups in support of scientific or operational programs.

This role coordinates station field training programs and trains a search and rescue (SAR) team of specific expeditioners on station.

You'll present lectures and practical sessions on:

• field trip planning
• leadership
• risk management
• environment
• snow camping
• clothing in cold climates
• survival
• navigation including GPS & radar
• glacier travel
• sea-ice travel
• rope work including vertical rescue and crevasse rescue
• other related subjects.

You're also responsible for assessing expeditioner field skill competency and reporting on this to the Station Leader and Field Support Coordinator.

The typical employment period for Field Training Officers is approximately 7 months.

Recreation Leave - You will accrue recreation leave at the equivalent of 20 days for each full year worked. Please note that recreation leave is not available in Antarctica.

Superannuation - A generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 15.4% will be paid in addition to salary and allowances.

You should read the FTO Job Description, General Information and Personal Qualities details which are available from the links on the right hand side of this page as it contains important information you need to know about employment and related issues.

If you would like to talk to someone about applying, for technical matters please contact Martin Boyle (03) 6232 3653, or for general information 1800 030 755.

To apply complete an online Application Form.