A recruitment drive has begun to find more than 200 people to live in Antarctica.

The search is focused on particular skill sets, with the majority being in trades.

Gina Woodward, Director of Expeditioner Services at the Australian Antarctic Division, explained to 6PR’s Gary Adshead what the new recruits can look forward to.

“People talk about it getting in your blood, and you just can’t get enough of it,” she said.

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