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 Mechanical Section is a service-based group providing support to the Australian Antarctic Program through the provision of power generation, mobile plant and operational support. The AAD Mechanical Workshop provides equipment maintenance and refurbishment, technical support and training services to support the Australian Antarctic program. For more information about us please visit our website . The key duties of the position include Under general guidance from the Workshop Manager, the Fibreglasser/Spray Painter will support the workshop program through the service, repair and/or refurbishment of equipment and machinery, including Hagglunds over snow vehicles, sleds, watercraft and the construction of mechanical assets. The Fibreglasser/Spray Painter will work with a range of composite fibre and glassed reinforced plastic materials and be required to undertake a variety of work outside of their primary trade. Duties of the role include: undertake fibreglass repairs and modifications to the Antarctic all-terrain vehicles (Hagglunds) or other fibreglass related projects complete abrasive blasting and spray painting of vehicles and machinery components perform mechanical strip down, repair and assembly of components for equipment refurbishments undertake work outside of primary trade to assist other trades with the construction, refurbishment and maintenance of AAD plant and equipment construction and repair of specialised equipment liaise with contractors and suppliers to source and maintain required materials/products in order to deliver the workshop program outcomes within strict timeframes.
