Recruitment has begun for expeditioner jobs in Antarctica

The Australian Antarctic Division is calling for people to work at its remote research stations with applications to close on January 16.

Work contracts can vary according to the position and season but usually run between four and 15 months.

All expeditioners get paid an allowance to compensate for living in such a remote, isolated environment but the money people could earn wasn't generally the driving factor for most of the job applicants, it's the experience.

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An AAD release said recruitment is open for people "who enjoy remote and small community living and want to use their experience to support climate and ocean research."

About 150 people who will become the next intake of expeditioners will get the chance to head south in 2023/2024 to help run Australia's three stations in Antarctica and one on sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island.

Chefs, supply officers, station leaders, electricians, carpenters and information technology officers are among the 32 different roles on offer at Davis, Mawson and Casey research stations, and Macquarie Island.

AAD organisational psychologist and recruitment specialist Maree Riley said in a release that "it's a workplace like no other."

"Antarctica holds such curiosity for people and this is an opportunity to work in the coldest and most remote continent on earth to support Australia's climate and ocean science," Ms Riley said.

"Our Antarctic research informs global policy on climate change and ecosystem management and the people who keep our stations running are a critical part of that effort.

"Teams live closely for months at a time and so recruiting the right community-minded people is important, including the personal qualities that people must embody to be considered for the AAP.

"We're looking for a range of skill sets, backgrounds and genders to perform these important support roles and want to hear from anyone who thinks they can make a positive contribution."

For information about the roles and how to apply: jobs.antarctica.gov.au