Who we are The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) is part of the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. As primary agency for Australia's Antarctic Program (AAP), the AAD is responsible for achieving the Australian Government's Antarctic goals. These goals are to: • Maintain the Antarctic Treaty System and enhance Australia's influence within it. • Protect the Antarctic environment. • Understand the role of Antarctica in the global climate system. • Undertake scientific work of practical, economic and national significance. • The AAD also has responsibility for administering the Australian Antarctic Territory and the Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands. The Assets and Technology (A&T) Branch provides and maintains the equipment and infrastructure to support the AAP. A&T Branch activities range from the maintenance of existing Antarctic stations and equipment through to the design, manufacture, testing, operation and procurement of advanced scientific equipment and systems. The Branch manages major infrastructure projects in support of AAP outcomes. The Infrastructure Strategy and Planning (ISP) Section fulfils the role of asset owner for the AAD's research station infrastructure. The section develops maintenance planning, asset management, drawing management, and inventory systems to support maintenance, operation and construction at the AAD's stations. The section oversees 3-year and 10-year infrastructure planning and coordinates the AAD's station master planning. Other functions include managing infrastructure compliance, providing specialist engineering expertise and developing technical specifications for research stations. The key duties of the position include The Maintenance Planner will work in a small team which provides maintenance planning for the AAD's research station infrastructure. The team is supported by ICT specialists and works closely with head office trade supervisors, engineers and project personnel, and with maintenance staff in Antarctica. The Maintenance Planner works according to direction from the from the Maintenance Planning Coordinator. • Administration of work lists and task details across various trade disciplines. • Assist in maintaining and updating the asset register within the AAD's Maximo computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) • Updating planned maintenance strategies in terms of task, frequency and risk to optimise use of labour and materials. • Supporting training delivery for maintenance staff. • Assisting in the development of job instructions and safety procedures for planned maintenance tasks. • Developing recommended spare parts listings for assets and equipment. • Contribute to new maintenance initiatives to improve availability, reliability and cost effectiveness of station operations. For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job Description which can be downloaded from our website - the Apply Now link will take you there.
