The Finance and Budgets Branch of the Bureau of Meteorology is seeking two suitably skilled and experienced people to maintain a database of Financial information, ensuring that the information in the database is regularly entered and accurately maintained. Assist in the administration, development and implementation of financial management systems and procedures and/or carry out supply related activities. The successful person(s) must be able to coordinate tasks to ensure that the weekly payment processes and other financial deadlines are met in the processing of Purchase Orders and/or Vendor Payments.

Australian citizenship required

Occupants of this position will be required to provide, as part of a forecasting team, a range of analysis, forecast and warning products for the general community, and the aviation and maritime industries in the Northern Territory. The occupants are also expected to give regular media briefings and to contribute towards international products originating from the office. Darwin is counted as a remote locality. Successful applicants will receive district and airfare allowances and may be eligible for different visa conditions. Shift work is required.

International Applicants Welcome

The Bureau is seeking a Financial Reporting Officer to join our External Reporting & Assets Unit. The position will require significant initiative and judgement in the provision of Financial Accounting and Reporting services. The successful applicant will also assist in the preparation and co-ordination of the input into the Bureau’s monthly and annual financial statements and accrual reports, as well as other external reporting requirements such as periodic taxation reporting and providing advice consistent with the relevant Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations, the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997, Government policy, Chief Executive Officer Instructions (CEIs) and Bureau Policy.

Australian citizenship required

To provide, as a member of a forecasting team, forecast and warning services to the general community, aviation, Government agencies and instrumentalities (eg. State/Territory Emergency Services), industrial and other users. Shiftwork is required.

International Applicants Welcome

The Bureau is seeking applications for the position of Manager Upper-Air Weather Services (SRAU). This position is responsible for overseeing the provision of high-level (upper airspace, en route) aviation meteorological services, including those delivered through Airservices Australia’s National Operations Centre (NOC) in Canberra, the National Meteorological and Oceanographic Centre (NMOC) in Melbourne and Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) in Darwin. The position is based in the NOC in Canberra and works closely with Airservices Australia to ensure effective meteorological support for air traffic management within the Australian Flight Information Region.

Australian citizenship required

Do you relish the challenge of forecasting over diverse weather regimes? Are you skilled in both tropical and mid-latitude meteorology? Do you enjoy working with customers so they get the most value from your forecasts? Australia’s National Meteorological Service is looking for two or more appropriately talented meteorologists to join its Commercial Weather Services section (CWS) in Perth. The roles involve the provision of specialised meteorological and related services to the CWS commercial customers in the offshore oil and gas, mining, farming, energy and other weather dependant sectors on a shiftwork basis, as well as undertaking special projects and investigations. The initial contracts will be for a 2-year non-ongoing period; however there is the potential for further employment of a more permanent nature.

International Applicants Welcome

Under broad guidance from the Manager of Upper Airspace Weather Services and in conjunction with the Bureau of Meteorology's Aviation Weather Services Section and Regional Offices perform duties as a senior meteorologist on shift to assist Airservices Australia and the aviation industry with meteorological issues relating to air traffic management.

International Applicants Welcome

Under broad oversight of Regional Director New South Wales, participate in a commercial consultancy service to enhance the operations of Qantas Airlines through the provision of meteorological advice. The position will be located at Qantas offices in Mascot, Sydney, and the occupant will be required to have a good understanding of the impact of weather on Qantas flight operations and to interact cooperatively with Qantas staff to facilitate their optimal utilisation of meteorological information in managing those operations. Note: These non-ongoing opportunities will be offered for a specified term. The initial period for specified term is 18 months and, subject to Public Service Regulations 1999 (3.6), may be extended to 3 years.

International Applicants Welcome

The successful applicants will be a member of the Sydney’s Regional Forecasting Centre, which is staffed by a team of forecasters and observers, providing public weather, marine and aviation weather forecasting services to the state of New South Wales. To succeed in these roles you will have a strong client focus, and a good understanding of the needs of users of meteorological information, especially in the aviation industry. Experience in fire weather forecasting and understanding of the needs of fire agencies is required for at least one of the Sydney based positions .Aviation forecasting would be an advantage. Shift work will be required.

International Applicants Welcome

Implementation of Engineering Service maintenance and installation program, which includes, taking a high level of responsibility for planning the routine maintenance, testing, repair, overhaul and modification of electronic and other equipment. Diagnose complex equipment faults and evaluate equipment performance prior to return to service. Perform surface and upper air observations using specialised equipment. Ozone sonde flights are performed on Macquarie Island and at Davis. Perform shipboard observations whilst in transit to and from the stations. Perform observational duties in support of aircraft movements through the stations. Other duties as required, including aerosol sampling observations at, Mawson, Casey and Macquarie Island. Additional allowances of up to $47,593 are paid while in Antarctica. Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for 2011 Antarctic Program of approx. 16 months subject to shipping/air transport availability.

Australian citizenship required

Perform surface and upper air observations using specialised equipment. Ozone sonde flights are performed on Macquarie Island and at Davis. Perform shipboard observations whilst in transit to and from the stations. Perform observational duties in support of aircraft movements through the stations. Other duties as required, including aerosol sampling observations at, Mawson, Casey and Macquarie Island. Additional allowances of up to $47,593 are paid while in Antarctica. Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for 2011 Antarctic Program of approx. 16 months subject to shipping/air transport availability.

Australian citizenship required

The occupant of this position will perform tasks associated with the Climate Monitoring Services Program, including the preparation of operational products and the development and maintenance of tools to study and monitor climate trends and variability. They will also help maintain the quality of data from national and international climate observation networks and liaise on current climate issues with specialised users, the public and media.

Australian citizenship required

The successful appointee must have the ability to deliver communication activities to support the National Water Account and provide administrative support to several external boards and committees. The appointee is expected to have skills in administration and a high level of competency with word processing, database management and preparing presentation material, including on websites. A basic understanding of financial accounting would be useful but not essential. Formal qualifications in a discipline related to accounting, communications or water resources would be well regarded. The position requires close working relations with several senior staff, including the Assistant Director Water Reporting, Manager (Water Accounting), Manager (Water Accounting Development Office) and Water Accounting Development Manager. It also requires close working relations with the Water Divisions C&A team. This role requires someone how can prioritise task in a practical and pragmatic manner, and is reliable in ensuring the highest priority tasks, or those with associated lead time constraints, are successfully executed. The position is located in Canberra but the work could involve some interstate travel, particularly to Melbourne. A sound understanding of the role and functions of the Water Division, knowledge of the Bureau’s Social Justice Strategy, and a commitment to apply this in the work place, would be highly desirable.

Australian citizenship required

The Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research (CAWCR) is seeking a computer programmer to assist in advancing the use of coupled climate models for climate variability and prediction research. The successful applicant will develop, implement, and document computing software applications associated with running climate models and archiving, accessing and analysing their output. These functions will require expertise across the broad range of computing systems and software employed within the Bureau, including Unix servers, PCs, supercomputers, and advanced visualization software and programming languages. Persons working at this level will have sound computing experience with several programming languages and operating systems and will possess advanced knowledge of mathematics and/or a physical science.

Australian citizenship required

Implement and manage a suitable software environment for the development and assessment of ACCESS based mesoscale Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) systems.

Australian citizenship required

The Bureau of Meteorology Training Centre (BMTC) serves as the main focus within the Bureau for the training and accreditation of personnel, thereby supporting the Bureau to meet its statutory obligations to the Australian public for meteorological services. The BMTC is responsible for planning and coordinating, on a national basis, the Bureau's Training Program including the operation of the National Meteorological Library. As Manager of the School of Professional Studies within the BMTC you will be required to plan and manage the activities of the School including managing a multi-skilled team. The major activity of the School is the delivery of the Bureau's 9 month Graduate Diploma of Meteorology course. In conjunction with the Principal, you will also be required to prepare and monitor medium and long term plans for the School to ensure BMTC strategic outcomes are achieved. You will also be required to contribute, with other senior BMTC staff, to planning for the whole of the BMTC. You will develop and implement policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the School's activities as well as programs for monitoring and evaluating the services provided by the School. You will prepare and conduct some lectures and tutorials on meteorological topics and collaborate with stakeholders in the review and development of courses. This includes the evaluation and application of scientific and technological advances appropriate to the School's activities.

Australian citizenship required

Under general direction of senior scientists in the Data Assimilation Team and CAWCR undertake research on extensions to the ACCESS assimilation systems. This research will focus on the use and assimilation of remotely sensed microwave measurements from current and scheduled meteorological satellites. Note: • This non-ongoing employment opportunity for a specified task is for a period of 2 years, with a possibility the role will be readvertised for ongoing filling at the end of this period. • Early career researchers with appropriate meteorological and/or physics knowledge and training are encouraged to apply for this position.

International Applicants Welcome

Under general direction of senior scientists, undertake research into the development and evaluation of ensemble prediction systems within the Australian Community Climate and Earth Systems Simulator (ACCESS) numerical assimilation and prediction systems. This work is to support the ongoing development and use of probabilistic prediction capabilities, thereby providing estimates of prediction uncertainty in Bureau forecasts. Note: • This non-ongoing employment opportunity for a specified task is for a period of 3 years, with a possibility the role will be readvertised for ongoing filling at the end of this period.

International Applicants Welcome

Under limited direction from senior scientists in the Data Assimilation Team and CAWCR undertake research on extensions to the ACCESS assimilation systems. This research will focus on the use and assimilation of remotely sensed land surface data and other measurements from current and scheduled meteorological satellites. Note: This non-ongoing employment opportunity for a specified task is for a period of 3 years, with a possibility the role will be readvertised for ongoing filling at the end of this period.

International Applicants Welcome

As a trainer undertake professional tasks within the Bureau of Meteorology Training Centre. The major focus of the role will be management of and teaching on introduction to meteorology courses for new Bureau staff. The occupant will also conduct training of current staff in Bureau systems and procedures, conduct lectures, tutorials and practical sessions for students of the Meteorologist, Observer and TO(Eng) Courses, manage and teach on short courses conducted by the schools of Professional Studies or Technical and General Studies, develop new curriculum, monitor and assess the performance of students, and provide advice and counselling on levels of attainment. An MSc or higher degree in a relevant discipline is desirable.

Australian citizenship required

As a Competency Trainer manage, develop, present and evaluate national in-service training and competency assessment activities (including online methodologies and other distance learning methods), for tropical cyclone services, for Bureau operational staff, and also for client related services. Liaise with relevant stakeholders on the training of operational forecasters in tropical cyclone related services, and related client services. Monitor developments in meteorological science and meteorological training methods. Contribute to BMTC courses and to the development of new Bureau systems, technology and work practices as required. Provide operational support for tropical cyclone services in the regions for short periods of time if required and as training priorities allow. An MSC or higher degree in a relevant discipline is desirable.

Australian citizenship required

As a Competency Trainer manage, develop, present and evaluate national in-service training and competency assessment activities (including online methodologies and other distance learning methods), for fire weather services, for Bureau operational staff, and also for client related services. Liaise with relevant stakeholders on the training of operational forecasters in fire weather related services, and related client services. Monitor developments in meteorological science and meteorological training methods. Contribute to BMTC courses and to the development of new Bureau systems, technology and work practices as required. Provide operational support for fire weather services in the regions for short periods of time if required and as training priorities allow. An MSC or higher degree in a relevant discipline is desirable.

Australian citizenship required

As a Competency Trainer manage, develop, present and evaluate national in-service training and competency assessment activities (including online methodologies and other distance learning methods), for severe thunderstorm services, for Bureau operational staff, and also for client related services. Liaise with relevant stakeholders on the training of operational forecasters in fire weather related services, and related client services. Monitor developments in meteorological science and meteorological training methods. Contribute to BMTC courses and to the development of new Bureau systems, technology and work practices as required. Provide operational support for severe thunderstorm services in the regions for short periods of time if required and as training priorities allow. An MSC or higher degree in a relevant discipline is desirable.

Australian citizenship required

The successful appointee is expected to have a financial accounting background with formal qualifications in an accounting discipline and the ability to apply the technical skills arising from this background to the new area of water accounting. Complementary science or engineering qualifications or qualifications in disciplines such as law would be well regarded. The successful appointee will be expected to work in a dynamic team environment, initiating and undertaking major tasks, in coordination with other staff in their organisational work unit and broader work section. The appointee will also be expected to work closely with external staff and jurisdictional officials involved in standards development and water accounting projects. The role requires someone who is able to work with flexibility in an environment where new ground is being covered and precedents are not necessarily available. The appointee would be expected to be able to communicate effectively with members of the team and state officers in order to achieve the desired outcomes. The position is located in Canberra but the work could involve interstate travel, particularly Melbourne. Other qualities, which are desirable, are sound understanding of the role and functions of the Water Division, knowledge of the Bureau’s Social Justice Strategy, and a commitment to apply this in the work place.

Australian citizenship required

The successful appointee is expected to have a financial accounting background with formal qualifications in an accounting discipline and the ability to apply the technical skills arising from this background to the new area of water accounting. Complementary science or engineering qualifications or qualifications in disciplines such as law would be well regarded. The successful appointee will be expected to work in a dynamic team environment, initiating and undertaking major tasks, in coordination with other staff in their organisational work unit and broader work section. The appointee will also be expected to work closely with external staff and jurisdictional officials involved in standards development and water accounting projects. The role requires someone who is able to work with flexibility in an environment where new ground is being covered and precedents are not necessarily available. The appointee would be expected to be able to communicate effectively with members of the team and state officers in order to achieve the desired outcomes. The position is located in Canberra but the work could involve interstate travel, particularly Melbourne. Sound understanding of the role and functions of the Water Division, knowledge of the Bureau’s Social Justice Strategy, and a commitment to apply this in the work place, would be highly desirable.

Australian citizenship required

Under broad policy control and direction, support the planning, development and implementation of oceanographic services within the Bureau, as a component of the Bureau’s overall Climate Services Programme. This position in particular will coordinate and provide technical support for the development of new oceanographic products and services, and support the integration of these into the existing suite of such products and services. The work will involve close liaison and coordination with relevant stakeholders and users of oceanographic services, both internal and external to the Bureau.

Australian citizenship required

As a member of the Seasonal Prediction Science Team in CAWCR, the successful applicant will develop and assess seasonal predictions of regional climate variations in the tropical Indo-Pacific region based on forecasts from the POAMA coupled model. Required skills/experience include demonstrated research experience in ocean/atmosphere climate variability and prediction especially associated with El Niño/Southern Oscillation and its regional impacts, and experience with handling, analysing, and visualizing large data sets using scientific visualization and statistics software.

Australian citizenship required

The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia’s National Meteorological Service. Its functions are set down in the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007 and it operates as an Executive Agency under the Public Service Act 1999. It is under the charge of the Director of Meteorology and is responsible for monitoring and prediction of Australian weather and climate, provision of forecasting, warning and advisory services, fulfilling water information responsibilities under the National Plan for Water Security, carrying out meteorological research and fulfilment of Australia’s international obligations in meteorology. The Deputy Director (Services) is a member of the Bureau Executive and is responsible for development and coordination of policies and procedures concerning meteorological and related services provided by the Bureau and provision of advice to the Executive on related matters. The successful applicant will direct the operations of the Services Division comprising the Weather Services and Climate and Oceans Branches, the National Meteorological and Oceanographic Operations Centre and the Regional Offices. A proven high level of ability in policy development, strategic planning and leadership is essential for this role. The Deputy Director (Services) is also required to have a comprehensive knowledge of scientific and operational aspects of national and international meteorology. The salary component included in the above mentioned remuneration package is in the range of $167,956 - $189,639 (depending on skills and experience). The benefits include an allowance to cover the full costs of a private vehicle, four weeks recreation leave, cumulative personal / carer’s leave benefits, long service leave after ten years continuous service, a contributory superannuation scheme and access to performance based pay.

Australian citizenship required