AAD Head Office: the first day

You will be collected from your accommodation by the expeditioner bus and transported to Kingston, where you will participate in a full day of general induction briefings.

As well as the opportunity to meet fellow expeditioners, you will be given a range of information including:

  • details of salary payment and superannuation
  • the science program for the coming season
  • asset management and station operations
  • shipping
  • air travel
  • separation issues
  • the behaviour that is expected of you, including workplace diversity issues
  • polar medicine and the role of the doctor on station
  • your role in environmental management
  • OHS issues that pertain to life in Antarctica
AAD Head Office at Kingston in Tasmania
AAD Head Office at Kingston in Tasmania
Photo: A. Rushton
Families & friends farewell the ship with streamers
Separation issues need to be addressed
Photo: Warwick Barnes
Teacher with students sitting at large table with maps
A range of induction briefings are held
Photo: S. Pengally

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