Boilermaker / Welder - Antarctica

Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water seeks skilled boilermaker/welder with hands-on metal fabrication experience. A current C class manual licence and citizenship/work rights are required, along with pre-commencement checks such as White Card and valid First Aid/CPR qualifications.

Applicants should have recent experience in metal fabrication, welding (MIG/TIG), involving stainless steel and hardox, with the ability to diagnose problems and work

Qualifications

• Recent hands-on metal fabrication experience within last 5 years.
• Experience welding MIG, TIG, aluminium, stainless steel and hardox.
• Experience in the building construction industry is preferred.
• Ability to diagnose problems and work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and repair metal structures across a range of materials.
• Perform MIG, TIG welding and related fabrication tasks.
• Carry out maintenance activities and diagnose issues with minimal supervision.

Skills

Metal fabrication

MIG welding

TIG welding

Welding stainless steel

Problem solving

Education

Boilermaker/Witter trade certificate

Job description

What we are looking for

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and licences:

• Trade Certificate – A suitable trade certificate, technical certificate, apprenticeship or recognised equivalent as Boilermaker/Welder.
• Driver’s licence – A current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence.
• Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, APS employees are required to be Australian citizens. Persons who are not Australian citizens will generally only be considered where there are no suitable Australian applicants, with next considerations being Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens.

Obtain prior to commencement:

• White Card (issued after May 2009)
• Valid Passport – The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa) must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic.
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID0011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
• Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
• Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.

Knowledge and experience

Recent hands‑on experience (within the last 5 years):

• Metal fabrication and repairs involving a wide range of materials varying from low temperature carbon steel to stainless steel, incorporating the appropriate best work practices and procedures.
• MIG, TIG, aluminium, stainless steel and hardox welding.
• Experience in the building construction industry.
• Structural steel erection techniques.
• Demonstrated experience across a broad range of fabrication, welding and maintenance activities, including the ability to diagnose problems, identify solutions and work independently with limited supervision.

Applications close: 11.30 pm AEDT, 1 November 2026