Project Manager – Australian Climate Service
$135,402 to $152,073, plus 15.4% superannuation
The Bureau of Meteorology is 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 across Australia’s atmosphere, water, oceans and space environments. The Australian Climate Service seeks to support a safer, adaptive and prosperous Australia, prepared for and resilient to climate challenges and natural disasters.
The ACS is seeking an experienced Project Manager with the required knowledge, skills and capabilities to oversee the planning, development and delivery of the ICT Platform within the Australian Climate Service. The successful candidate will be skilled in delivering projects in a complex and agile environment with a focus on overseeing the ICT Platforms. The role reports to the Program Manager, PO (Information Enablement).
The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
1. Report to the ACS Program Manager leading Information Enablement
2. Project Planning and Execution:
- Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate and oversee the activities of interdisciplinary teams involved in development and delivery of products/outputs via the ACS Portals and Platform
- Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and take corrective actions to ensure timely completion.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and meetings to gather input and ensure their involvement throughout project development and delivery stages.
- Address stakeholder concerns, manage expectations, and foster collaboration among diverse groups of IT technical and climate science and analysis leads.
- Budget and Resource Management:
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient allocation and utilisation of resources.
- Monitor project expenses, track financial performance and prepare regular budget updates.
- Identify potential risks and develop risk management strategies to mitigate project-related challenges.
- Proactively assess and address issues related to technical uncertainties and key dependencies.
- Implement contingency plans and adapt project strategies as needed to minimise risks.
- Reporting and Communication:
- Prepare regular progress reports, status updates, and project documentation for internal ACS stakeholders, Program Management Office and management levels.
- Health, Safety and Compliance:
- Comply with Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.
Information for applicants
The role is non-ongoing for a 2-year term and is located in Melbourne. Further information about the position, including eligibility, selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Bureau of Meteorology's Careers page.
Applications close at 11:30pm (AEDT) on Wednesday 8th October 2025. Enquiries about the position can be emailed to Lovejoy Monis, Manager, Project Management Office, (emailprotected)
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📌 Project Manager – Australian Climate Service
🏢 Bureau Of Meteorology
📍 Melbourne