Business Manager

Job reference number 60019373

Information for applicants

The role is ongoing and located in all capital cities. 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 AEDT Monday 06 October 2025

Enquiries about the position can be directed Michael Webb

General Manager, Service and Infrastructure Management

Phone: 0409 533 511

Email: [email protected]

About the Bureau

We are 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 Bureau operates under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007. We also fulfill Australia’s international obligations under the Convention of the World Meteorological Organization and related international meteorological treaties and agreements.

Read the Bureau of Meteorology Strategy 2022–27 to find out more about our organisation and the work we do for all Australians.

Position overview

The Bureau’s Data and Digital group (DDG) is responsible for the ICT systems the Bureau relies on to provide trusted, reliable and responsive weather, water, climate, ocean and space weather services for Australia – all day, every day.

The Service and Infrastructure Management program (SIM) is responsible for Service Management, Service Operations, Infrastructure, Networks, High Performance Computing, End User Services, and Service Delivery. The program manages a significant portion of the Bureau's budget and has a vital role in ensuring the ongoing stability and operations of all IT assets essential for the delivery of Bureau capability.

We are seeking a suitably qualified person to carry out the duties of the Business Manager for the SIM program. As the successful candidate you will work closely with the SIM leadership team helping drive quality, communication, and assurance across the team. You will possess strong organisational and communication skills. You will govern, manage and assist a range of functions across the program including procurement & contract management, recruitment, and communication.

You will be able to multitask and display a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and initiative. You are a team player who builds and maintains productive relationships across a range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will be required to manage the support and development activities aligned to the approved Policy, Process and Procedures to ensure management of risk. This position also requires the ability to liaise between many different levels of the organisation across varied technical and non-technical domains.

Role responsibilities

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

1. Partnering with the DDG's business partners within the Enterprise Services Group and working closely with the SIM leadership team to provide end to end support, coordination and facilitation across various functions including reporting, budgeting, financial analysis, procurement, recruitment, contract management and other business development activities as required.
2. Providing high-level support to the SIM Leadership Team as a priority, including assisting in the preparation of briefs and reporting on the Program's activities with a focus on measuring key performance indicators, risk management and governance.
3. Planning, coordinating and supporting strategic activities with the DDG's internal and external stakeholders where required.
4. Actively supporting the implementation and application of Bureau policies, processes, procedures and frameworks across the Program.
5. Bringing a continuous improvement mindset to the Program's operations including investigating and identifying best practices approaches and offering strategic recommendations to support Program activities.
6. 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 or experience, which are appropriate to the duties.

Experience in preparing and analysing financial, budgets, procurement and recruitment submissions

Experienced in stakeholder management involving communications to business SMEs, colleagues and technical teams.

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.