Christian R

Application for Communications Operator- Antarctica

Personal Details
Address
: 20 Penguin Drive, Scottsville
Contact
: Mobile: 0410 101010

Overview of the role

As a Communications Operator (CO) you will ensure the Communications Centre at
a station is operated in accordance with best practice and operate communications
equipment to ensure the safety of personnel travelling by aircraft, watercraft and
in the field. You will assist other expeditioners with minor computer problems and
assist telecommunications technical staff with less complex aspects of managing
communications systems and equipment, network administration and other
administrative duties.

Skills Needed to Undertake This Job

Ability to read and understand written directions
I have the knowledge and skills to effectively read, write and understand English. I have
demonstrated this by:
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Attending school for over 6 years to master the English language. I have been
taught by very experienced and smart teachers who have given me the skills I need
to read, write and understand English.

Researching and preparing work in writing but also using technology to get my
information or message across

Reading and following set instructions to carry out jobs, duties and responsibilities
in the best way possible

Ability to communicate effectively with people

I have the skills to communicate effectively. I have demonstrated this by:
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Communicating with different kinds of people each day

Actively listening to people in order to carry through a request and respond

appropriately

Preparing written work, information and data for assignments, homework and tasks

Successfully completing primary school

Working as part of a group, team and pair to complete tasks given

Presenting information in front of a large audience

Ability to operate and maintain technology and telecommunications equipment

I have the skills to operate technology and telecommunications equipment effectively. I
have demonstrated this by:
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Having experience using a range of technological equipment including computers,

smartphones, ipads and tablets for different purposes

Using technology and telecommunications equipment to complete set tasks,

assignments and research successfully

Many years of hands on experience in the use of technology and

telecommunications equipment

Building my skills by constantly using technology and telecommunications

equipment to communicate and complete set tasks

Willing to learn new skills all the time to be able to operate and maintain
equipment

Ability to work as part of a team

I have the skills that would give me the ability to work as part of a team. I demonstrate
this by:
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Working collaboratively with my classmates to carry out duties to the best of my

ability

Supporting others to ensure that tasks that are given are completed

Actively listening and contributing to discussions

Respecting the different roles that different people play as part of a team

Taking on feedback provided by my teachers and other students

Working as part of a group, team and pair to complete tasks given

Knowledge of safety policies and procedures in Antarctica

My strong communication skills mean that I am able to understand policies and procedures
to work and be safe in Antarctica. I have demonstrated this by:
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Reading over all relevant policies, understanding them and make sure that I follow
them

Asking questions if I am unsure of anything

Following the safety rules to make sure I carry out my duties in a safe manner

Referees
1.

Mr Tony Ristevski
Ph: 0415 212121

2. Olivia Temelkovski
Ph: 0417 666666