Few people witness the otherworldly seasonal transformation of Antarctica , but a small group of Australians experience it first-hand. From the complete darkness of polar winter to the peachy glow of a round-the-clock summer sun, they witness the spectacle of light and wildlife return colour to an icy landscape, and gaze up at silver and green auroras across the night sky.

The Australian Antarctic Program is now recruiting for its 2026-27 season, offering work in Antarctica to about 300 Australians across almost 40 different roles.

Living and working in a close-knit community, the select group will help run Australia’s three scientific research stations, Davis, Mawson and Casey, or they might be posted to sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island or on a scientific voyage.

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