Through the Commonwealth Water Act 2007, the Australian Government has given the Bureau of Meteorology responsibility for compiling and delivering comprehensive water information across the water sector. As part of the Australian Government’s Water for the Future program, the Bureau has been allocated $450 million to transform the availability and utility value of the nation’s water information. To achieve this, the Bureau has established a new Division of water specialists and is now working closely with water managers across Australia to deliver high quality water information to government, industry and the community.

So far, about 100 new staff have been appointed to the water information program and we are now finalising our recruitment campaign. We are currently offering five ongoing positions for experienced professionals who want to contribute to this exciting national effort.

We are currently seeking a passionate and talented person for the Grants and Finance Officer role. This position provides finance and administration support to the Modernisation and Extension of Hydrologic Monitoring Systems program, administered by the Bureau. You will have demonstrated financial management experience and possess high level financial, analytical and communication skills to assist the Water Division in undertaking long term major project initiatives including the Grant Program.

If you have the requisite skills and a desire to work with a large and dynamic team at the cutting edge of environmental information, we encourage you to apply.