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 Polar Technology section supports the advancement of Australia's strategic, scientific, environmental and economic interests in the Antarctic by providing and managing technical support to the Australian Antarctic Science program in areas including data collection, acoustics, computing, instrumentation and electronics. The key duties of the position include The Science Systems Engineer reports directly to the Technical Services Manager who will provide broad guidance on the tasks to be performed. From time to time, they will be directed to work under the supervision of other senior team members. Based at the Head Office of the Australian Antarctic Division in Kingston, the Science Systems Engineer will join the Polar Technology section to provide technical support across the Australian Antarctic Program. The Science Systems Engineer will also support the activities of the general Antarctic Science program and will have responsibility for specialised computer systems, electronic instrumentation and marine science equipment associated with the Australian Antarctic Division's (AAD) Marine Science program. Under direction from the Technical Services Manager, the Science Systems Engineer is required to: Provide electronic and computing support in preparation for, and during marine science voyage(s) or other expeditions. This may include constructing, calibrating, modifying, fault find/repairing, maintaining and operating modern electronic instrumentation and systems, data collection and storage systems, instrumentation, marine, laboratory, IT, and mechanical gear. Produce and maintain high quality technical documentation and drawings within a formal engineering documentation management system. Support the operation and maintenance of scientific infrastructure, and implement and promote improved associated work practices. This includes asset and hazardous goods management as well as maintenance of training programs and records in addition to managing safety documentation/systems for all personnel. Work productively and effectively as a team member to develop innovative solutions to meet technical or operational problems. This may be in remote areas without immediate technical or logistical support. Maintain underway data collection systems utilising modern computing techniques such as Linux and Windows system administration; Programming in languages such as Python and/or JavaScript; Software revision control systems such as GIT; SQL database management. The successful applicant will be required to travel to the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions therefore they will be expected to meet specific medical, adaptability and personal qualities requirements appropriate to working in those environments. They will need to: demonstrate the range of personal qualities and interpersonal skills necessary to perform as a successful team member within isolated Antarctic and sub-Antarctic environments demonstrate an ability to effectively adapt and respond to the demands of living and working in an isolated and confined environment as determined by a psychological (adaptability) assessment be certified as fit for Antarctic service by the AAD's Polar Medicine Unit. 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.