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As an Antarctic Medical Practitioner
(AMP) with the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) you will provide complete
generalist medical, emergency surgical and emergency dental care for a remote
science community at an Australian Antarctic or sub-Antarctic research station.
AMPs also provide healthcare during voyages and in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic
field environments.
You will generally be the sole medical practitioner at the station. The AMP provides comprehensive health care services for 15 to 30 expeditioners over winter. This can increase to 120 during summer (October to March). There may be up to 130 passengers and crew on expedition voyages. The AAD Polar Medicine Unit focuses on recruiting for winter AMP positions (total employment 15
to 18 months, with 4 to 5 months of pre-departure training and 10 to 15 months
in Antarctica and the Sub-Antarctic). Shorter term appointments (including ship,
summer station and field doctors) are typically filled by returning AMPs who
have previously completed the wintering pre-departure AMP training. Please note
there are critical eligibility requirements: 1. Australian Medical Registration
Requirements- Full General Medical Registration (see AHPRA) 2. Australian Citizenship requirements -
see
weblink. Benefits you
will receive: - The annual base salary when in Australia starts from $157,881 - $230,244 per annum.
Base salary + additional allowances when in Antarctica starts from $228,418 - $300,781 per annum.
You will also receive - 24/7 remote advanced telemedicine
support and training whilst down south
- ACRRM accredited remote and
Antarctic medicine predeparture training and upskilling (Up to 5 months)
- Medical indemnity and professional
development support.
- Opportunities for research and higher
degrees in healthcare in remote and extreme environments. The AAD and CARMM
has developed, with the University of Tasmania (UTAS), the Graduate
Certificate in Healthcare in Remote and Extreme Environments and higher
awards.
- A generous employer superannuation
contribution of up to 15.4% will be paid in addition to salary and
allowances.
- You will accrue recreation leave at the equivalent of 20
days per annum pro rata. (Please note that recreation leave is not available
in Antarctica but will be paid out on return to Australia.)
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