The Bureau is Australia’s weather, climate, water, oceans and space weather agency. Our work touches the lives of all Australians every day. Our products and services include observations, forecasts, warnings, analysis and advice. They cover Australia’s atmosphere, water, oceans and space environments.

The Graduate Program offers a Graduate Diploma in Meteorology, so that you are equipped with a globally recognised qualification and skills to become the next generation of Meteorologists at the Bureau. Meteorology is more than just a career, it's a passion. Explore your options to specialise in meteorology, including working with the aviation, defence, and maritime industries, forecasting for emergency services or space weather, or supporting Australia's Antarctic operations.

Meteorologists deliver impact and value through customer centred products and solutions designed to change behaviours that enhance our everyday lives and safety. This includes diagnosing the state of the atmosphere and oceans, producing forecasts and warnings, and communicating the impact of these products with a wide variety of customers and industries.

As a Graduate Meteorologist you will begin your career by undertaking a paid ten-month Graduate Diploma at the Bureau's Training Centre in Broadmeadows, Melbourne from late January – mid-November. On successful completion of the course, you will be qualified as an entry-level Meteorologist and will undertake job readiness training at one or more of the Bureau's operational sites, located in capital cities and Australian Defence Force (ADF) bases in regional areas.

Looking for more information?

Register to attend our virtual information session to find out more. The session will be held on Tuesday 8th April at 1pm AEST.

Information for applicants

The roles are ongoing and located at Melbourne Bureau Meteorology Training Centre – Broadmeadows for the 10-month training period. Following successful completion of the course Meteorologists will be posted to one of our sites around Australia, with Melbourne or Brisbane most likely, followed by other capital cities, or possibly regional location including rural Defence bases.

Further information about the position, including eligibility, selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Bureau of Meteorology's Graduate Meteorologist page.

Applications close at 11:30pm (AEST) on Sunday 4th May 2025. Enquiries about the position can be emailed to [email protected] in the first instance and we will connect you to the best person.