The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including droughts, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice spanning the Australian region and Antarctic territory, the Bureau provides one of the fundamental and most widely used services of government.

The Bureau contributes to national social, economic, cultural and environmental goals by providing observational, meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic services and by undertaking research into science and environment related issues in support of its operations and services.

As part of the Australian Government's National Plan for Environmental Information (NPEI), the Bureau of Meteorology has been assigned new functions in environmental information. These new functions build upon a substantial set of existing functions in weather, climate, water and oceans.

The Bureau's new functions in this area include:

• Issuing national environmental information standards
• Collation and harmonisation of environmental data from other agencies
• Developing and maintaining a National Environmental Information System

We are seeking an experienced environmental specialist with a detailed understanding of the Australian environmental policy, science and management landscape to play a key role in establishing relationships, scoping needs and developing business cases for priority environmental information products and services.

To be successful, you will demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, a sound understanding of environmental monitoring and assessment across a number of environmental themes (air, land, oceans and water). An understanding of the role of ICT and environmental informatics in delivering environmental information products and services is required. Excellent project management and written communication skills are essential.

To view the Full Job Details and to obtain further information on our recruitment process and how to apply refer to our careers website http://www.bom.gov.au/careers/.

Please read the selection documentation and if you have any queries specific to this position please contact Dr Andre Zerger, Environmental Information Services Section Head on +612 6232 3542 or email a.zerger@bom.gov.au.

Applications are to be lodged online through the Bureau of Meteorology eRecruit system by the closing date.