About our Graduate Meteorologist Program
Our Graduate Program pays you to study for a Graduate Diploma in Meteorology. With our training and support, you will be equipped with the qualification and skills to become the next generation of Meteorologists at the Bureau.
We're the only Australian education provider to offer an internationally recognised Graduate Diploma in Meteorology that meets the World Meteorological Organization standard.
Entering the Graduate Meteorologist Program as a full-time, permanent employee with the Bureau, you'll be paid as you complete the 10-month intensive training course. At the Bureau Meteorological Training Centre in Melbourne, you'll study:
- foundations of meteorology
- synoptic-scale meteorology
- mesoscale meteorology
- weather services and procedures.
On successful completion of the training, you will transition into one of our operational centres, developing knowledge as you work with our experts.
Find out more about a day in the life of a graduate meteorologist.
A new outlook for your career
Successful graduates will continue on to employment with the Bureau of Meteorology and be placed in a role within a range of industries and sector across the country, these include -
- Forecasting and warnings for emergency services
- Supporting the Australian Defence Force
- Providing services to domestic and international aviation customers
- Supporting Australia's Antarctic operations
- Providing services to the energy and resource sector
- Offering services for the maritime industry
- Decision support services to a variety of specialised agencies
Eligibility and entry requirements
Australian citizens must have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in science, engineering or other field with studies in physics and mathematics from a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Copies of your academic transcripts, must be submitted as part of your online application.
If you studied overseas, you need to provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to these standards and provide this in English. Visit the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition before applying.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation
We offer affirmative measure positions as part of our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes. To discuss your options please contact us.
Learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion and opportunities at the Bureau of Meteorology.
Application process
Applications open in mid-2023.
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More information
- Detailed eligibility requirements
- Other career opportunities at the Bureau of Meteorology
- To view all our current career opportunities visit our current vacancies page.
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Watch our Graduate Meteorologist webinar
Find out more about the Program by watching our Graduate Meteorologist Program Webinar held in July 2022.
During the webinar you will learn about the program, the career outcomes for graduates and what it takes to lodge a successful application. You will also hear from our employees on what a day in the life of a meteorologist is like.
You can also watch the recording from the 2021 Graduate Meteorologist webinar online.
Watch webinarGraduate Diploma of Meteorology
In addition to our Graduate Meteorologist Program, we also offer the Graduate Diploma of Meteorology on a fee-paying basis.
This stand-alone course is only available to students employed by a meteorological agency or another organisation (such as the Royal Australian Navy) or international students employed by their country's meteorological agency. Your employer must pay the course costs.
Course overview
You can enrol in either the Graduate Diploma of Meteorology (4 units) or the Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists (the first 3 units of the Graduate Diploma).
The Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists includes the WMO-recognised qualification for meteorologists and is required by the International Civil Aviation Organization for aviation meteorologists.
The Graduate Diploma covers the above, but also includes an extra unit about weather services and procedures.
Entry requirements for international students
You must be employed by your country's meteorological agency to be eligible. They must pay your course fees and living expenses.
You also must have minimum results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS):
- 550 for a paper-based TOEFL
- 213 for a computer based TOEFL
- 6.5 IELTS
CRICOS details
- CRICOS Provider 02015K
- Graduate Diploma in Meteorology CRICOS Course Code 033984D
Course costs
Course costs for 2023 are still to be confirmed. Costs from 2022 are listed below.
- A$28,700 for the Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists
- A$35,400 for the Graduate Diploma in Meteorology (includes the Basic Instruction Package)
How to apply for the Graduate Diploma of Meteorology
Expressions of interest for the Graduate Diploma of Meteorology can be submitted via email to SRTP@bom.gov.au
More information
Find out more about the Graduate Diploma, including our campuses and facilities, staff, student services, and course entry requirements for domestic and international students via our Graduate Diploma in Meteorology webpage.
For information about the Graduate Program please email graduatemets@bom.gov.au for alternative arrangements.
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