Salary An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate, plus 15.4% superannuation.
Information for applicants This role is Ongoing and located in Melbourne (preferred), Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Perth, Sydney 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 AEDT Sunday 14 December 2025.
Enquiries about the position can be directed to Robert Argent.
Ph: 03 8638 8207
Email: Robert.Argent@bom.gov.au
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 Reporting directly to the Chief Scientist and Group Executive, Science and Innovation, the General Manager, Research leads the Bureau's Research Program and is a member of the Science and Innovation Group Leadership Team.
The overall objective of the Research Program is to advance scientific knowledge of weather, climate, oceanography and hydrology, with a focus on the development and application of world-competitive weather-climate and earth system prediction models, and associated systems, to meet the current and future needs of Bureau customers. The incumbent will foster an inclusive and collaborative culture within the Research Program and across the senior leadership of the Bureau, particularly with the Research to Operations Program, the National Production Services Program and the Data and Digital Group.
Our ideal candidate Our ideal candidate will be a people and scientific leader with a track record of leading highly proficient and multi-disciplinary teams. You will have the capability to advance science and innovation in a globally-collaborative setting, to lead culture uplift, and to work with a range of partners to deliver customer-focused outcomes.
Role responsibilities
Provide scientific leadership for the Bureau and advice to the Bureau Executive on scientific aspects of the operation of the Bureau.
In consultation with the Chief Scientist and other science leaders, review, monitor and assess the impact of emerging science trends and provide leadership in and advice to the Bureau on directions for the development of research capability.
Develop, coordinate and manage research, under the direction of the Chief Scientist.
Collaborate with relevant national and international organisations to maximise the beneficial impact of the Bureau’s Research Program.
Plan and manage the resources, finance, people and performance of the Research Program, within annual and forward estimate budget and delegations.
Participate in the development and implementation of an integrated approach to capability resource planning to ensure effective utilisation of research capability consistent with the aims of the Science and Innovation Group.
Ensure the optimal performance and utilisation of research infrastructure (including facilities, plant and equipment) and contribute to planning and coordination of the necessary capital investment for development and maintenance of research capability.
Manage the performance and contribution of staff through annual goal setting and performance reviews, staff development, career planning and mentoring.
Uphold and promote the APS Code of Conduct in all professional interactions.
Model APS Values and ensure that policies and practices in relation to all elements of the Bureau's Social Justice Strategy are applied throughout the Program.
The Chief Research Scientist Grade 1 is a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) within the Australian Public Service (APS). SES leaders are required to demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, and uphold and promote the APS Values and Employment Principles by personal example and other appropriate means. To learn more refer to the APS Values and Code of Conduct in Practice.
SES leaders who make, or participate in making, decisions that affect the whole, or a substantial part, of the Bureau (as the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking, PCBU) are regarded as an Officer for the purposes of the Work Health Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act). To fulfil their duty under the WHS Act, Officers must exercise due diligence to ensure the Bureau complies with its work health and safety duties and obligations. It is the Bureau's expectation that all SES Leaders act in a way that is consistent with the obligations of an Officer under the WHS Act.
Qualifications Doctor of Philosophy (or an equivalent combination of other tertiary qualifications and research experience, 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 ‘1000-word pitch’ that considers:
position overview
job responsibilities
selection criteria
APS-wide DRIVE Leadership behaviours
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