The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice spanning the Australian and Antarctic region, the Bureau provides one of the most fundamental and widely used services of government.

The Bureau has multiple employment opportunities for qualified Meteorologists with operational forecasting experience to join the teams in the Regional Forecasting Centres (RFCs) of Hobart, Darwin, Sydney and the Commercial Weather Service (CWS) in Perth.

The Hobart, Darwin, Sydney, RFCs and Perth's CWS are staffed by professional teams of meteorologists providing critical services to a wide range of clients including the general public, aviation industry and marine community. Australia's varied climate provides opportunity for meteorologists to work in tropical and mid-latitude environments dealing with weather systems covering anything from tropical cyclones to severe thunderstorms to dangerous wildfires.

To succeed in these roles you will have a strong client focus, and a good understanding of the needs of users of meteorological information. Within the RFCs, experience in aviation forecasting would be an advantage; whilst within CWS, experience in forecasting for tropical maritime environments would be beneficial. Experience in fire weather forecasting and understanding of the needs of fire agencies is required for at least one of the Sydney based positions.

Mandatory qualifications:

Professional Officer Class 2 (PO2); a degree or diploma of an Australian institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the duties; OR other comparable qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties.

Please note: Appointees to PO2 positions will be required to meet the standards set by the World Meteorological Organization for its personnel category of "Meteorologist" (formerly known as "WMO Class I"). These require university level qualifications in meteorology plus appropriate practical training and experience.

International applicants are welcome to apply. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship is available. Darwin is considered a remote locality and offers district and airfare allowances and different visa conditions for successful applicants. Shift work environment and generous shift penalties and benefits apply to all position

For a comprehensive position description, selection criteria and application requirements visit http://www.bom.gov.au/careers or email jobs@bom.gov.au.

If you have specific queries about these roles, please contact:

Darwin: Mr Todd Smith or Mr Gordon Jackson, Supervising Meteorologist on +61-8-8920 3872
Perth: Mr Grant Elliott, Regional Manager, Commercial Weather Services on +61-8-9263 2222
Sydney: Stephen Lellyett, Deputy Regional Director on + 61-8-(02) 9296 1501
Hobart: Dr Steve Dixon, Supervising Meteorologist (Tasmania & Antarctica Region) on +61-3-6221 2021

Application Details - Applicants wishing to apply for more than one opportunity are required to submit an application to each location. All applications must address the appropriate selection criteria.

• Darwin applications: when applying please email your application to the Darwin Supervising Meteorologist, Gordon Jackson at Supervising_Metetorologist_NT@bom.gov.au quoting "Darwin Met" in the subject line.
• Perth applications: when applying please email your application to the Perth Supervising Meteorologist, Grant Elliott at cws_managers@bom.gov.au quoting "Perth Met" in the subject line.
• Sydney applications: when applying please email your application to the Sydney Personnel Manager, John O'Brien at J.Obrien@bom.gov.au quoting "Sydney Met" in the subject line.
• Hobart Applications: when applying please email your application to the Supervising Meteorologist, Dr Steve Dixon (Tasmania & Antarctica Region) at s.dixon@bom.gov.au quoting " Hobart Met" in subject line

Closing date: Thursday 11 February 2010