Energy and Resources Operational Meteorologist

 
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APS Level 6, Ongoing
$+4,563 - $105,+10 + 15.4% super
Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth. Other capital city office locations may be considered
Under the Bureau’s 2026-2027 Strategy, the Energy & Resources (E&R) Program (part of the Business Solutions Group) is responsible for delivering an additional $1bn of impact and value to improve the safety, reliability, resilience and productivity of the energy and resources sectors in Australia and the Asia-Pacific Region.
The E&R operations team provides the energy and resources sectors with specialised products and services to meet customers' needs, particularly in marine forecasting, tropical and high impact weather such as wind and wave, squalls, and tropical cyclones for the resources sector, and severe weather, thunderstorms, heatwave and fire weather for energy sector.
We are seeking energetic and customer-centred meteorologists to join the E&R Operations team in Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth. The role requires experience in an operational service delivery environment, with specialist E&R meteorological operations preferred but not essential. Training and certification will be provided to successful applicants if required.
The E&R Operational Meteorologist is responsible for maintaining a suite of products and services for the energy and resources sectors, including bespoke and tailored products and services to meet commercial arrangements with specific customers. As part of the team, the E&R Operational Meteorologist will contribute to the development of forecast policy and collaborate with other meteorologists to ensure the provision of a consistent suite of commercial services.

You will be responsible for the production and issue of forecasts and warnings for E&R customers. As a result, there is a requirement for the role to liaise with customers and service partners and provide briefing services and to support decision-making
As an E&R Operational Meteorologist, there is an expectation that you will develop skills in scientific, technical, professional fields by:
Continually learning forecasting and customer requirements
Contributing to E&R projects
Participating in the Bureau's Performance Development Scheme
Mentoring less experienced staff by providing guidance and instruction on forecasting and customer requirements

Shift work is required for this role.
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