Applications Support Officer

Ongoing, APS6

Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide

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.

Working at the Bureau

The Bureau represents a dynamic and exciting opportunity. At the Bureau you will:

• do meaningful work that brings real benefits to the Australian community, businesses and government.
• work with dedicated experts and professionals who constantly seek to improve the services we provide to our customers.
• work in excellent workplaces in a variety of great locations. You'll have access to the latest technology in a diverse, safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
• experience our commitment to learning, growth, training and clear career pathways. You'll receive competitive salary and benefits.

Position overview

The Space Weather IT Operations team within the Application Operational Services section is accountable for providing 24x7 critical ongoing support and preventative maintenance for applications supporting Space Weather products and services. We aim to deliver an exceptional customer experience for our colleagues and customers by providing specialised expertise and support.

The occupant of this position will join a team of experienced IT professionals responsible for development, configuration, deployment and support of a diverse range of applications supporting the Australian Space Weather Forecast Centre and space weather customers. The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in supporting applications in a Linux/Unix-like environment. Highly desirable skills include web application development and support, PHP, Apache, Javascript and APIs as well as knowledge of Amazon Web Services. A basic understanding of testing methodologies and dev ops practices will also be highly regarded.

Excellent technical analysis, problem solving, communication and teamwork skills are required, as well as flexibility and a willingness to learn new technologies. The occupant will be involved with interactions with application and system vendors as well as other technical teams and forecasting experts across the Bureau.

Information for applicants

Further 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.

Applications close at 11:30pm (AEDT) on Wednesday 8 October. Enquiries about the position can be made to Colin Yuile, Operations Manager Space Weather IT Operations on [email protected].