We offer high school science students the chance to gain first-hand experience about the Bureau of Meteorology.
Opportunities for work experience at the Bureau of Meteorology are currently closed. Please check back later in the year for an update.
We offer a limited number of work experience placements for secondary school students interested in exploring the Bureau of Meteorology.
As Australia's national weather, climate, ocean and water agency, we offer students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in our core weather and science services.
Our work experience program aims to give opportunities to:
- Gain insight and experience into Bureau's everyday work, providing reliable and responsive weather, climate and ocean services for Australia
- Enquire about the type of work being undertaken at Bureau of Meteorology
- Demonstrate the wide variety of interesting careers available within the Bureau of Meteorology; especially STEM disciplines
- Gain essential work experience and/or skills
- Explore your interests
- Align school studies with career aspirations
General information for students:
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 4.00pm
- Lunch: One-hour lunch break daily; refrigerator available for storing a packed lunch or several options on-campus for purchasing lunch
- Attire: Business casual clothing with closed shoes recommended
- Induction: All students will participate in a safety and site induction session upon arrival on their first day.
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Location
- 700 Collins Street Docklands Melbourne Victoria (approx. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
- Bureau of Meteorology Training Centre (Wednesday)
1-41 Glenlitta Ave, Broadmeadows
How to apply
Application Process
Applications for work experience are now closed.
Conditions of participation
You have to be a student in Years 10, 11 or 12, at least 15 years of age and enrolled in an Australian secondary school.
Work experience requires you to attend for 'work' at specific times and comply with instructions from your 'supervisor' host. You will be required to follow our Code of Conduct, Values and Occupational Health Safety and Environment policies. Travel to and from the worksite is your responsibility.
Placements can be ended by Bureau of Meteorology at any time because of: misbehaviour, poor attendance, not following instructions, risk to staff or if resources to manage the placement become unavailable.
Please contact jobs@bom.gov.au for more information.
Frequently asked questions
When can I apply for a work experience placement?
Applications for Work Experience are listed on BOMCareers.
I've applied via BOMCareers, when will I hear back?
Applicants will be advised by email, please regularly check your emails in case we require more information from you.
How likely am I to get a placement?
Our program is in high demand and we can't guarantee all students a spot. We highly recommend applying for other work experience programs as well.
How can I check the status of my application?
There is no option to check the status of an application.
Will I have to compete for a place?
In some circumstances, yes. We receive many more applications each year than the number of opportunities available.
I'm not in Year 10, 11 or 12 can I still apply?
Our work experience program is only open to students who are at least 15 years of age and are currently enrolled in years 10, 11 and 12 and completing studies at an Australian high school.
How long are placements?
Placements usually last for five days, between Monday to Friday, hours 10:00am - 4:00pm
When do placements occur?
Placements will usually occur during March through to November, excluding your state's school holidays.
What paperwork do I need to provide?
If your application is successful we will then require you to submit a work experience agreement form which your school will provide you with.
This form needs to be signed by yourself, your school, your parent/guardian and our Bureau of Meteorology Work Experience Manager.
