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Gathering weather data on a tiny island in the Coral Sea or in the icy expanses of Antarctica …. preparing warnings of tropical cyclones, floods or severe thunderstorms …. researching the possible impacts of the greenhouse effect…. installing satellite and radar equipment – these are some of the interesting and challenging occupations offered by Australia’s National Meteorological Service.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology touches just about every aspect of Australian life, with employees all around the country. In an organisation as diverse as the Bureau you have the prospect of developing an exciting career.

Current Opportunities

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BRANCH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ( $64,411-$72,196 ) [1 position]
Level: APS6	Ref: 10556	Status: Ongoing
The Branch Administrative officer works directly to the Assistant Director Weather Services (ADS) and the duties cover a wide range of administrative functions, including high level Weather Services Program support and major project management support, estimates for financial and human resource allocation and ongoing development of performance indicators. The occupant of this position must have administrative ability of a very high order and a working knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, relevant parts of the Financial Management and Accountability Act and the Personnel Delegations Manual. Australian citizenship required
Closing Date: 10/7/2008		Location: Victoria H.O

TECHNICAL OFFICER LEVEL 3 ( $58,191-$62,849 ) [1 position]
Level: APS5	Ref: 527	Status: Ongoing
The position is part of the NMOC’s operational team, providing technical expertise with respect to meteorological observational practices and systems as well as monitoring and scheduling the flow of operational numerical model and related suites. Australian citizenship required
Closing Date: 10/7/2008		Location: Victoria H.O

TRAINEE TECHNICAL OFFICER (ELECTRONICS) ( $39,210 - $43,464 ) [Several positions]
Level: Trainee APS	Ref: electronic	Status: Ongoing
Successful applicants will undertake a one year specialised training course interspersed with on-the-job training. Periods of on-the-job training are spent in the Regional Maintenance Centre in the Region. Trainees attend a total of 30 weeks (spread over the one year training period) at the Bureau's Training Centre in Melbourne. This covers workshop practices, general meteorology and the installation, maintenance and operational theory of the Bureau's broad range of electronic systems, radar telemetry and communications equipment.
Closing Date: 21/7/2008		Location: Various Locations

PLEASE NOTE: General Information for Applicants provides information to help you apply for a position with the Bureau of Meteorology.

If you have any questions regarding the currently advertised vacancies or experience difficulty accessing Job Details and other information, please email jobs@bom.gov.au

Unless otherwise indicated, your application should be forwarded to:
The Director of Meteorology,
Attention: Recruitment Manager,
GPO Box 1289, MELBOURNE VIC 3001.

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