Energy & Resources Project Manager

Job reference number 60018869 & 60018382

Information for applicants

The role is ongoing and located in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane. Other capital city office locations may be considered. Information about the position, including eligibility, selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Bureau of Meteorology's website Careers page at https://bomcareers.nga.net.au/cp/

Applications close at 11:30pm AEST Thursday 25th September 2025

Enquiries about the position can be directed to Steve Duggan – General Manager Energy & Resources

Email: [email protected]

About the Bureau

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Position overview

The Energy & Resources (E&R) Program is responsible for delivering $335m 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.

We are seeking an experienced project manager to plan, manage and deliver key project outcomes within the E&R Program in accordance with the Bureau Delivery Model.

The Project Manager, E&R, will work under the direction of the Projects Team Lead to deliver projects delivering impact and value to the energy and resources sectors. The projects will involve working with colleagues across several Programs of the Bureau including managing technical input from areas such as the Data and Digital Group, Research and operational forecasting. The Project Manager will tailor project management methodologies and approaches under the guidance of the Bureau's Enterprise Portfolio Management Office.

The ideal candidate is a person who thrives in a team-based workplace, is dedicated to achieving outcomes using effective and efficient methods, is able to communicate clearly with a range of people, has advanced project management skills and understands how to tailor process based on each project’s characteristics to ensure the right level of control.

Role responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

1. Plan and drive the delivery of projects, managing all delivery aspects including financial and resource forecasts, supporting and encouraging team performance.
2. Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders to manage risks and issues and deliver project outcomes.
3. Maintain project artefacts following prescribed standards and contribute to the improvement of project management governance standards, processes and templates.
4. Ensure the various elements of the Bureau's Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion are applied in the work area.
5. Complying with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.

Mandatory qualifications:

A degree or diploma of an Australian educational institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the duties; OR other comparable qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties.

Merit pool

The selection process will establish a merit pool that may be used to fill similar positions within 18 months.

How to apply

Applications can be lodged through the Bureau of Meteorology Careers.

Your application will consist of resume, contact details for two referees and an ‘800-word pitch’ that considers:

• position overview
• job responsibilities
• selection criteria
• relevant sections of the Integrated Leadership System (ILS) and APS work level standards.