Antarctic Jobs

Working in Antarctica

Are you looking for truly unique, challenging and rewarding work?

We regularly recruit for roles in Antarctica. There are roles at Casey, Davis and Mawson stations. There are also positions on Macquarie Island, our subantarctic station.

Assignments are usually for 12 to 16 months. Preparation and training in Hobart and Melbourne can take 4 to 6 months, including building technical competencies. This is followed by an expedition of about 12 months.

Staff are employed as meteorologists and technical officers.

Our roles support the scientific work of the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). They also contribute to weather, marine and space weather information for Australia.

The remuneration and benefits package includes:

• a competitive salary
• extra allowance of up to $65,721 per annum
• travel and accommodation
• personal protective equipment (PPE)
• meals while travelling.

Our roles in Antarctica

To find out more about our work opportunities, remuneration and conditions of employment, visit the links below.

• Technical Officer Level 4
• Technical Officer Level 3
• Technical Officer Level 2
• Senior Antarctic Meteorologist
• Antarctic Meteorologist

View current career opportunities on our jobs list.

More information about working in Antarctica

• General Information for Bureau of Meteorology applicants Australian Antarctic Program 2025–2026 (PDF)
• AAD medical note for season 2025–26
• Read the stories of our people who have worked in Antarctica - Tanya Maddison (PDF), Emry Thaggard-Crocker (PDF)