Energy and Resources Meteorologist

APS Level 6

Position overview

Under the Bureau’s 2022-2027 Strategy, the Energy & Resources (E&R) Program (part of the Business Solutions Group) is responsible for delivering an additional $1bn 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.

The E&R operations team provides the energy and resources sectors with specialised products and services to meet customers' needs, particularly in marine forecasting, tropical and high impact weather such as wind and wave, squalls, and tropical cyclones for the resources sector, and severe weather, thunderstorms, heatwave, flood, space weather and fire weather for energy and telecommunications sector.

We are seeking energetic and customer-centred meteorologists to join the E&R Operations team in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney or Perth.

The E&R Operational Meteorologist is responsible for the production and issue of forecasts and warnings for E&R customers in the energy and resources sectors, including bespoke and tailored products and services to meet commercial arrangements with specific customers. As part of the team, the E&R Operational Meteorologist will contribute to the development of forecast policy and collaborate with other meteorologists to ensure the provision of a consistent suite of commercial services.

You will also support Decision Support Specialists through assisting in the preparation and delivery of tailored weather/climate briefings for energy and telecommunications customers. As a result, there is a requirement for the role to liaise with customers and service partners and provide briefing services and to support decision-making.

As an E&R Operational Meteorologist, there is an expectation that you will develop skills in scientific, technical, professional fields by:

• Continually learning forecasting and customer requirements
• Contributing to E&R projects
• Participating in the Bureau's Performance Development Scheme
• Mentoring less experienced staff by providing guidance and instruction on forecasting and customer requirements

Shift work is required for this role at various time throughout the year as operationally required. At other times staff will work dayshifts contributing to E&R projects and customer deliverables.

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 26 October 2025

For further information please review the position description on https://bomcareers.nga.net.au/cp/