Australia is regularly affected by severe weather events. These events are growing in frequency and severity, leading to increased economic impact, vulnerability and potential magnitude of harm. To address this, the Bureau of Meteorology is undertaking significant steps to deliver a more customer focussed, integrated and resilient national operation within the Community Services Group (CSG) CSG is comprised of three programs, National Production Services (NPS), Environmental Prediction Services and Decision Support Services. The advertised role sits within NPS, a Program that operates with a national capability to lead and coordinate national forecast and warning services. It delivers a 24/7 integrated capability across Melbourne and Brisbane as a nationally resilient operation. The National Production Meteorologist will report into the National Production Operations Leader and the National Production Senior Meteorologist. This role involves shift work, and primary outputs include contributing to the provision of national forecasts, warnings and guidance, situational awareness and operational response products and services. To be successful in this role, you will have an understanding of the impacts of the evolving weather, flood, ocean and climate landscapes. You will require a sound understanding of meteorology with a complementary foundational knowledge (or capacity to develop) in hydrology, oceanography and climatology. In this role you will help consolidate the Bureau's NPS capability, contributing drive and technical knowledge to a team that continues to evolve the Bureau's national forecast processes, aligning effort towards delivering maximum impact and value for all of Australia. The key duties of the position include The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Connecting seamlessly with all parts of the Bureau's national operations, the National Production Meteorologist will work with the NP Operations Lead to contribute to a high performing team that delivers outstanding products and services. As part of a 24/7 shift working team maintaining an awareness of national weather, ensuring forecasting products and processes consistently deliver impact and value for our customers, partners and government stakeholders. Particular areas of role focus include but are not limited to, routine Public Weather (forecast and warning), High Seas, Chart Analysis and Offshore Island services. Contributing to the National Weather Outlook and grid intervention strategy including liaison with colleagues across NPS, EPS and DSS. Provide support during incident escalation and emergency response functions, including tsunami services. Demonstrating flexibility and resilience to excel in high pressure, complex and dynamic operating environments, particularly during significant weather events. Working with senior NPS colleagues to ensure appropriate handling of meteorological related media requests, primarily when the Community Engagement colleagues are not on duty. This extends to participating in direct radio broadcasts, social media posts and media interviews. Maintaining consistent collaboration with your peers across EPS, NPS, DSS, Business Solutions Group and the wider Bureau to contribute to the ongoing delivery of the Bureau's strategic direction. Taking responsibility for your ongoing technical, professional and leadership development and supporting colleagues in positively progressing their professional development. Contribute to strategically aligned projects and initiatives, including periods off shift as part of multi-disciplinary delivery teams. Commitment to APS Values and Code of Conduct and understanding of the Bureau's diversity and inclusion statement of commitment and the Bureau way 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.