Recruitment for tradespeople keen to work with the Australian Antarctic Program has just under a month left to run, with hundreds of positions on offer.

A man in yellow stands on a snowy slope with hills in the background
Matt Boylen is a carpenter from Melbourne who is currently working at Davis research station.

Contracts range from six months to more than 15 months across a range of roles including electricians, field training officers, mechanics, chefs, supply officers and information technology officers.

Successful expeditioners will live in tight knit communities, helping run Australia’s three scientific research stations in Antarctica – Davis, Mawson and Casey – and one on sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island.

Some positions may have already closed. For more information, visit jobs.antarctica.gov.au.

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