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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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ATMOSPHERIC SCIENTIST / METEOROLOGIST ( $80,569 - $87,000 ) [1 position]
Level: EL1	Ref: 10913	Status: Non-ongoing
Under general direction of senior scientists in the Atmosphere-Land Observation and Assessment Group undertake research on extensions to the ACCESS assimilation systems. This research will mainly focus on improving the estimation and use of local Atmospheric Motion Vector data within the operational ACCESS assimilation systems. Australian citizenship required
Closing Date: 15/1/2009		Location: Victoria H.O

SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER GRADE C ( $80,569 - $87,000 ) [1 position]
Level: EL1	Ref: 10259	Status: Ongoing
Leads a team involved in, or as an individual officer, contribute to, the professional support of automated systems which support National Climate Centre activities. The bulk of the work will be in support of systems associated with ADAM, the Australian Climate database and in particular, CDIO (Climate Data and Information Online), an external front end of ADAM. In the longer term, the occupant could also be required to work on other aspects of the ADAM database and its supporting systems, including systems relating to OGC and other spatial services. Australian citizenship required
Closing Date: 16/1/2009		Location: Victoria H.O

COMMUNICATION ADVISER ( $80,569-$87,000 ) [1 position]
Level: EL1	Ref: 122	Status: Non-ongoing
Develop and implement communication strategies that promote the Bureau's role, policies, products and services, including plans with a focus on the Bureau's weather, climate, water and ocean services. Respond to media inquiries and develop and implement public education activities. Provide advice to Bureau staff on communication issues. Plan and manage functions and events, including launches of products or projects. Ensure that plans, policies and practices in relation to the various elements of the Bureau's Social Justice Strategy are applied in the work area. Australian citizenship required
Closing Date: 22/1/2009		Location: Victoria H.O

COMMUNICATION ADVISER ( $80,569-$87,000 ) [1 position]
Level: EL1	Ref: 123	Status: Non-ongoing
Develop and implement communication strategies that promote the Bureau's role, policies, products and services, including plans with a focus on the Bureau's weather, climate, water and ocean services. Respond to media inquiries and develop and implement public education activities. Provide advice to Bureau staff on communication issues. Plan and manage functions and events, including launches of products or projects. Ensure that plans, policies and practices in relation to the various elements of the Bureau's Social Justice Strategy are applied in the work area. Australian citizenship required
Closing Date: 22/1/2009		Location: Victoria H.O

GENERAL SERVICE OFFICER LEVEL 7 ( $46,810-$50,519 ) [1 position]
Level: APS3	Ref: 319	Status: Ongoing
Plan and coordinate task allocation and supervise stores employees in the receipt, storage and despatch of Bureau stores items. Australian citizenship required
Closing Date: 22/1/2009		Location: Victoria

TECHNICAL OFFICER CLASS 3 ( $58,191-$62,849 ) [1 position]
Level: APS5	Ref: 10250	Status: Ongoing
Perform a range of technical and organisational tasks within the Data Services Sub-section of the Bureau of Meteorology’s National Climate Centre. Coordinate and participate in the development of standard and specialised climate datasets and publications, as well as the provision of climate information services to the community. The position will work directly with technical and professional staff on short and longer-term technology-based projects and related development tasks. Australian citizenship required
Closing Date: 22/1/2009		Location: Victoria H.O

TECHNICAL OFFICER CLASS 3 ( $58,191-$62,849 ) [1 position]
Level: APS5	Ref: 10926	Status: Ongoing
Perform a range of technical and organisational tasks within the Data Services Sub-section of the Bureau of Meteorology’s National Climate Centre. Coordinate and participate in the development of standard and specialised climate datasets and publications, as well as the provision of climate information services to the community. The position will work directly with technical and professional staff on short and longer-term technology-based projects and related development tasks. Australian citizenship required
Closing Date: 22/1/2009		Location: Victoria H.O

TECHNICAL OFFICER CLASS 3 ( $58,191-$62,849 ) [1 position]
Level: APS5	Ref: 643	Status: Ongoing
Perform a range of technical and organisational tasks within the Data Services Sub-section of the Bureau of Meteorology’s National Climate Centre. Coordinate and participate in the development of standard and specialised climate datasets and publications, as well as the provision of climate information services to the community. The position will work directly with technical and professional staff on short and longer-term technology-based projects and related development tasks. Australian citizenship required
Closing Date: 22/1/2009		Location: Victoria H.O

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER CLASS 2 ( $64,411 - $72,196 ) [1 position]
Level: APS6	Ref: 1019	Status: Non-ongoing
The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking a skilled IT professional to work with a team of computer scientists and meteorologists. The successful applicant will work on a key system which analyses the accuracy of the Bureau's forecasts to the aviation industry (Aviation Verification System). A degree in Computer Science or Information Systems is highly desirable along with experience in C++, object-oriented programming, Pro C and Oracle databases, as well as testing, and documenting. Australian citizenship required
Closing Date: 8/1/2009		Location: Victoria H.O

OEB IT COORDINATOR ( $80,569 - $87,000 ) [1 position]
Level: EL1	Ref: 10369	Status: Non-ongoing
Coordinate the management and development of corporate information technology infrastructure within the Observations and Engineering Branch. Note: This employment opportunity for a specified term is for a period of 12 months. Australian citizenship required
Closing Date: 8/1/2009		Location: Victoria H.O

SYSTEMS AND DATABASE SPECIALIST ( $80,569 - $87,000 ) [1 position]
Level: EL1	Ref: 1042	Status: Ongoing
Carry out the configuration, implementation, tuning, upgrades and enhancements to database systems and undertake other related specialised computing activities as required. Australian citizenship required
Closing Date: 8/1/2009		Location: Victoria H.O

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