As an Aerodrome Plant Operator (APO) with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), you will operate a wide range of heavy and light machinery in the construction, maintenance and operation of Wilkins Aerodrome, along with servicing the ground support requirements for a wide range of aircraft. There are a number of hands-on APO roles, which are employed in either summer or winter jobs.

You will be a member of a small team (8-12 people) who live at this site for up to six months. For winter APO roles the deployment period will be 12-13 months. At the end of the summer period, you will be relocated to Casey Station for most of the winter period before relocating to Wilkins again for the recommissioning of the Aerodrome. Living in this environment requires all team members to complete a wide range of additional duties that are essential to maintaining the Aerodrome and camp facilities.

To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Provide copy with application:

• Statement of Attainment to operate a Front-End Loader (LL)
• Driver’s licence – a valid Heavy Rigid (HR) licence
• Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service 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:

• 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

Wilderness First Aid (SISSS00140) will be provided during training and includes:

• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
• HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
• HLTAID009 – Provide CPR

Certifications must be valid for at least 18 months beyond commencement, except for HLTAID009 (Provide CPR) this must be valid for at least 6 months beyond commencement.

Demonstrated experience in the operation of mobile plant/equipment in any of the following fields or similar within the last 5 years:

• Agricultural
• Snowfield
• Civil construction
• Mining environment

LECE is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our high-quality maintenance business!

(Please note that full Australian working rights are required for this role.)

What we offer

• Immediate start available

• Competitive salary rates and benefits package

• Ongoing career development opportunities

• Work on a variety of exciting projects across various industries

• Supportive team environment to ensure success in your role!

About us

At LECE, we have specialised in electrical maintenance & project support for the Heavy Industrial, Mining, and Commercial sectors since 2019. As a trusted name among electrical service providers in Perth, our skilled team has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality electrical solutions with a focus on efficiency and reliability. Alongside our exceptional services, we also ensure that our team is supported just as much as our clients!

About the role

As an Electrical Estimator, you will play a key role in preparing accurate & competitive tenders for a variety of electrical projects, with a focus on preventive maintenance, D&C and ECI contracts.

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

• preparing/submitting accurate cost estimates for electrical projects

• analysing drawings, specifications & project requirements

• sourcing/negotiating pricing from suppliers and subcontractors

• liaising with engineers to provide early engineering design as part of proposals 

• collaborating with project managers/engineers/clients to develop competitive proposals

• attending site visits and communicating clearly & confidently.

• generous bonus opportunity

What we're looking for

• Full Australian working rights essential (we cannot provide sponsorship)

• Proven Electrical Estimator experience in the electrical industry (3+ years preferred)

• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical systems, codes & regulations

• Proficiency in estimation software SimPRO

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.

• Self starter. Strong time management. Able to source own opportunities as required.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send your resume and cover letter through the Apply button on SEEK.

(For more information, feel free to reach out to/apply at phil@lecegroup.com.au or on 0408930151)

Join LECE and power up your career!

As an Aerodrome Plant Operator (APO) with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), you will operate a wide range of heavy and light machinery in the construction, maintenance and operation of Wilkins Aerodrome, along with servicing the ground support requirements for a wide range of aircraft. There are a number of hands-on APO roles, which are employed in either summer or winter jobs.

You will be a member of a small team (8-12 people) who live at this site for up to six months. For winter APO roles the deployment period will be 12-13 months. At the end of the summer period, you will be relocated to Casey Station for most of the winter period before relocating to Wilkins again for the recommissioning of the Aerodrome. Living in this environment requires all team members to complete a wide range of additional duties that are essential to maintaining the Aerodrome and camp facilities.

To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Provide copy with application:

• Statement of Attainment to operate a Front-End Loader (LL)
• Driver’s licence – a valid Heavy Rigid (HR) licence
• Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service 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:

• 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

Wilderness First Aid (SISSS00140) will be provided during training and includes:

• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
• HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
• HLTAID009 – Provide CPR

Certifications must be valid for at least 18 months beyond commencement, except for HLTAID009 (Provide CPR) this must be valid for at least 6 months beyond commencement.

Demonstrated experience in the operation of mobile plant/equipment in any of the following fields or similar within the last 5 years:

• Agricultural
• Snowfield
• Civil construction
• Mining environment

As an Aerodrome Plant Operator (APO) with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), you will operate a wide range of heavy and light machinery in the construction, maintenance and operation of Wilkins Aerodrome, along with servicing the ground support requirements for a wide range of aircraft. There are a number of hands-on APO roles, which are employed in either summer or winter jobs.

You will be a member of a small team (8-12 people) who live at this site for up to six months. For winter APO roles the deployment period will be 12-13 months. At the end of the summer period, you will be relocated to Casey Station for most of the winter period before relocating to Wilkins again for the recommissioning of the Aerodrome. Living in this environment requires all team members to complete a wide range of additional duties that are essential to maintaining the Aerodrome and camp facilities.

To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Provide copy with application:

• Statement of Attainment to operate a Front-End Loader (LL)
• Driver’s licence – a valid Heavy Rigid (HR) licence
• Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service 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:

• 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

Wilderness First Aid (SISSS00140) will be provided during training and includes:

• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
• HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
• HLTAID009 – Provide CPR

Certifications must be valid for at least 18 months beyond commencement, except for HLTAID009 (Provide CPR) this must be valid for at least 6 months beyond commencement.

Demonstrated experience in the operation of mobile plant/equipment in any of the following fields or similar within the last 5 years:

• Agricultural
• Snowfield
• Civil construction
• Mining environment

As an Aerodrome Plant Operator (APO) with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), you will operate a wide range of heavy and light machinery in the construction, maintenance and operation of Wilkins Aerodrome, along with servicing the ground support requirements for a wide range of aircraft. There are a number of hands-on APO roles, which are employed in either summer or winter jobs.

You will be a member of a small team (8-12 people) who live at this site for up to six months. For winter APO roles the deployment period will be 12-13 months. At the end of the summer period, you will be relocated to Casey Station for most of the winter period before relocating to Wilkins again for the recommissioning of the Aerodrome. Living in this environment requires all team members to complete a wide range of additional duties that are essential to maintaining the Aerodrome and camp facilities.

To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Provide copy with application:

• Statement of Attainment to operate a Front-End Loader (LL)
• Driver’s licence – a valid Heavy Rigid (HR) licence
• Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service 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:

• 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

Wilderness First Aid (SISSS00140) will be provided during training and includes:

• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
• HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
• HLTAID009 – Provide CPR

Certifications must be valid for at least 18 months beyond commencement, except for HLTAID009 (Provide CPR) this must be valid for at least 6 months beyond commencement.

Demonstrated experience in the operation of mobile plant/equipment in any of the following fields or similar within the last 5 years:

• Agricultural
• Snowfield
• Civil construction
• Mining environment

 The Gardenmakers Pty Ltd are a well-established landscape construction company, delivering high quality projects to clients in Greater Sydney area.  We work with a wide variety of commercial and government clients, and our team has experience in all aspects of landscape construction. 

We are currently looking for a MR Licensed Truck driver/Excavator Operator.  Opportunity for Casual/Part time or Full-time role.

This role requires willingness to undertake driving in rigid body tippers.   Operation of Mini Excavator

You need to have a mature approach and a sense of humour. Friendly work environment with long term job stability.

Essential: 

• MR - Manual Drivers Licence 

• VOC for basic plant and machinery operation (Skid Steer Loader/Excavator/ Bobcat)

• WHS White Card 

• Ability to work both under instruction and self-directed when required

Desirable: 

• General  Basic Truck maintenance knowledge

• Experience with driving tippers 3 – 8 tonne

• Basic understanding of waste categories at landfill sites

Skills:

• Work cooperatively  as a valued team member 

• Complete truck log and other basic reporting

In return we offer: 

An opportunity to join a friendly, established team of professionals. Competitive remuneration package based on experience and employment type -Casual, Part time or Full time.  This position is an immediate start.

As an Aerodrome Plant Operator (APO) with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), you will operate a wide range of heavy and light machinery in the construction, maintenance and operation of Wilkins Aerodrome, along with servicing the ground support requirements for a wide range of aircraft. There are a number of hands-on APO roles, which are employed in either summer or winter jobs.

You will be a member of a small team (8-12 people) who live at this site for up to six months. For winter APO roles the deployment period will be 12-13 months. At the end of the summer period, you will be relocated to Casey Station for most of the winter period before relocating to Wilkins again for the recommissioning of the Aerodrome. Living in this environment requires all team members to complete a wide range of additional duties that are essential to maintaining the Aerodrome and camp facilities.

To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Provide copy with application:

• Statement of Attainment to operate a Front-End Loader (LL)
• Driver’s licence – a valid Heavy Rigid (HR) licence
• Citizenship – In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service 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:

• 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

Wilderness First Aid (SISSS00140) will be provided during training and includes:

• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
• HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
• HLTAID009 – Provide CPR

Certifications must be valid for at least 18 months beyond commencement, except for HLTAID009 (Provide CPR) this must be valid for at least 6 months beyond commencement.

Demonstrated experience in the operation of mobile plant/equipment in any of the following fields or similar within the last 5 years:

• Agricultural
• Snowfield
• Civil construction
• Mining environment

The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) employs a number of Trades Supervisors to manage the delivery of infrastructure works and supervise the safe undertaking of all on-site activities carried out by our trades teams. Trades supervisors are supported by a team of trades people, project managers and engineers and administrative staff within the Antarctic Infrastructure group at the Division’s head office.

The Station trades team are typically engaged in all operational aspects of the station buildings and infrastructure, including power generation, water production and supply, wastewater treatment, station heating. The trades team also undertakes minor new works and larger capital building projects, both new constructions and renewal.

As a Station Trades Supervisor, you will oversee the station's scheduled preventive maintenance program while also managing trade response to breakdowns and corrective maintenance as they occur. Typically, most outdoor maintenance tasks, refurbishment projects, and new construction works are carried out during the summer months (October to March), when conditions are more favourable. Balancing these planned activities with unscheduled repairs will require careful coordination and adaptability.

An Antarctic station operates with limited trades personnel, equipment, materials, and resources, often requiring careful management of competing priorities. In addition to supporting scientific research and general station operations, the weather can pose additional challenges to the work schedule. Your responsibility will be to coordinate the daily tasks of the trades team, considering the forecasted weather and availability of equipment and resources, to ensure the works program is met while addressing the broader needs of the station.

The Station Trades Supervisor role typically involves approximately two months of pre-departure training in Hobart, followed by five to twelve months stationed in Antarctica or on Macquarie Island. The pre-departure training period includes position specific briefings on work priorities, the computerised maintenance management system, and general Antarctic training requirements.

As the Station Trades Supervisor, you will also be part of the station leadership team and will be expected to demonstrate attributes that align with an AAD leadership role.

To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Provide copy with application:

• Trade or Technical Certificate - A relevant trade or technical certificate (Certificate III) and demonstrated experience or relevant engineering degree from an Australian tertiary institution, or a comparable overseas institution.
• Driver’s Licence - A current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence.
• Citizenship - In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service 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

Recent demonstrated experience (within the last 5 years):

• Direct leadership and supervision of onsite maintenance and/or construction trades personnel in the building or general construction industry.

Required capabilities:

• Well-developed leadership skills with a proven ability to inspire and guide teams effectively.
• High level verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated planning and project management capability and knowledge of construction and upgrading of building and services.
• Technical knowledge and experience in maintenance and/or construction of buildings, structures or building services, including understanding quality control methods and assessing compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Proven ability to maintain appropriate work site safety procedures, including sound understanding of work health and safety standards.
• Capability across a variety of technology including computer-based maintenance management systems, project management software, and Microsoft Office suite to identify programmed maintenance requirements, and produce detailed project documentation, budgets, plans, schedules and reports.
• Current or recent experience in conducting risk assessments and job hazard analyses relating to building and construction works or maintenance.

The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) employs a number of Trades Supervisors to manage the delivery of infrastructure works and supervise the safe undertaking of all on-site activities carried out by our trades teams. Trades supervisors are supported by a team of trades people, project managers and engineers and administrative staff within the Antarctic Infrastructure group at the Division’s head office.

The Station trades team are typically engaged in all operational aspects of the station buildings and infrastructure, including power generation, water production and supply, wastewater treatment, station heating. The trades team also undertakes minor new works and larger capital building projects, both new constructions and renewal.

As a Station Trades Supervisor, you will oversee the station's scheduled preventive maintenance program while also managing trade response to breakdowns and corrective maintenance as they occur. Typically, most outdoor maintenance tasks, refurbishment projects, and new construction works are carried out during the summer months (October to March), when conditions are more favourable. Balancing these planned activities with unscheduled repairs will require careful coordination and adaptability.

An Antarctic station operates with limited trades personnel, equipment, materials, and resources, often requiring careful management of competing priorities. In addition to supporting scientific research and general station operations, the weather can pose additional challenges to the work schedule. Your responsibility will be to coordinate the daily tasks of the trades team, considering the forecasted weather and availability of equipment and resources, to ensure the works program is met while addressing the broader needs of the station.

The Station Trades Supervisor role typically involves approximately two months of pre-departure training in Hobart, followed by five to twelve months stationed in Antarctica or on Macquarie Island. The pre-departure training period includes position specific briefings on work priorities, the computerised maintenance management system, and general Antarctic training requirements.

As the Station Trades Supervisor, you will also be part of the station leadership team and will be expected to demonstrate attributes that align with an AAD leadership role.

To apply for this role, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Provide copy with application:

• Trade or Technical Certificate - A relevant trade or technical certificate (Certificate III) and demonstrated experience or relevant engineering degree from an Australian tertiary institution, or a comparable overseas institution.
• Driver’s Licence - A current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence.
• Citizenship - In accordance with the PS Act 1999, Australian Public Service 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

Recent demonstrated experience (within the last 5 years):

• Direct leadership and supervision of onsite maintenance and/or construction trades personnel in the building or general construction industry.

Required capabilities:

• Well-developed leadership skills with a proven ability to inspire and guide teams effectively.
• High level verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated planning and project management capability and knowledge of construction and upgrading of building and services.
• Technical knowledge and experience in maintenance and/or construction of buildings, structures or building services, including understanding quality control methods and assessing compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Proven ability to maintain appropriate work site safety procedures, including sound understanding of work health and safety standards.
• Capability across a variety of technology including computer-based maintenance management systems, project management software, and Microsoft Office suite to identify programmed maintenance requirements, and produce detailed project documentation, budgets, plans, schedules and reports.
• Current or recent experience in conducting risk assessments and job hazard analyses relating to building and construction works or maintenance.