The Bureau is seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Lead for Extended Prediction Services in EPS Climate. Based in the Bureau's Melbourne or Canberra Office, this position will report to the Team Leader of Operational Climate and Hydrology Services. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to develop and grow the customer-centric climate services in EPS, and will be responsible for delivery of Extended Weather, Climate and Hydrological Prediction products to the general public, and to the Bureau's Decision Support Services and Business Solutions Group.
To be successful in this role, you will display a strong interest in being a part of the evolving Bureau landscape for weather, water, ocean and climate services. The role is being advertised at the APS Executive Level 2; requiring the successful applicant to have responsibilities for setting strategic direction and leadership, and play a key role in liaising with internal partners and external customers. This will require a clear vision for the future of climate services in Australia, and the needs of customers who manage climate risks.
You will require post graduate qualification or comparable experience in climatology, hydrology or meteorology and demonstrated experience in working with climate and hydrological services. You will be able to demonstrate a proven commitment to excellence in collaboration and building partnerships and relationships with both internal and external partners.
As a technical subject matter expert, you will have significant experience in working with dynamical and statistical models applied to extended forecasts. This will include an understanding of the application of probabilistic models to support decision making, and the requisite technical knowledge to provide solutions to EPS business partners.
Demonstrated proficiency in project management, including resource allocation, is essential for this role.
During extreme weather and climate events, this position may be expected to undertake extended working hours as directed.
* Ensuring the Bureau's Climate and Hydro-Climate information products and processes consistently deliver impact and value for our customers, partners and government stakeholders.
* Ownership of Extended Prediction/Long-Range Forecast products – including Climate Long Range Forecasts, the Australian Water Outlook, Seasonal Streamflow Forecasts and Southern Hemisphere Monitoring products.
* Lead and oversee projects, including resource allocation, to reimagine the long-range seasonal forecast products.
* Be responsible for expert advice and technical content on extended forecasts.
* Working alongside the EPS Climate and Hydrology Analysis and Specialist Services functions.
* Liaising closely with the Bureau's Decision Support Services to ensure that products are delivered and meet the Service and customer needs.
* Liaising closely with Bureau's Enterprise Services Group supporting Commonwealth stakeholders.
* Liaising closely with the Bureau's Business Solutions Group in support of their customers across Water, Agriculture, Transport, Energy and Resources and National Security.
* Communicate products through various media channels.
* Capacity to work non-standard hours, including shift work.
The Bureau of Meteorology is one of the few organisations that touches the lives of all Australians and all Australia, every day. The Bureau works across Australia and remote islands, providing services from the Antarctic to beyond the equator, and from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific. We are Australia's national weather, climate and water agency, in the Agriculture, Water and Environment portfolio of the Australian Government, operating under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007. We provide data, information, knowledge, insight and wisdom to help Australians prepare and respond to the realities of their natural environment, including droughts, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. Our products and services include observations, forecasts, analysis and advice covering Australia's atmosphere, water, oceans and space environments. We undertake focused scientific research in support of our operations and services. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice, we provide one of Australia's most fundamental and widely used public services. We have strong relationships with our customers, partners and stakeholders in Australia, including the Australian Community and the emergency services sectors, all-levels of Government, and focus sectors including aviation, agriculture, energy and resources, national security and water.
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