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  "title": "Plant Operator and Senior Plant Operator, Antarctic Stations",
  "company": "Australian Antarctic Program",
  "category": "Logistics",
  "location": "Casey, Davis, Mawson or Macquarie Island",
  "country": "Antarctica / Australia",
  "summary": "Operate loaders, bulldozers, cranes, tractors, trucks, excavators, and traverse plant for Antarctic construction, maintenance, and station logistics.",
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    "risk": "Heavy plant in polar conditions",
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    "startTiming": "Starts 2026-11-01",
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    "candidateRequirements": "Heavy rigid licence, recent plant operation experience, white card, passport readiness, and ability to meet aviation safety-sensitive requirements.",
    "eligibilityNotes": "Australian Public Service citizenship rules apply; Australian residents with work rights and New Zealand citizens may be considered if no suitable Australian applicants are available."
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