Deliver 24/7 space weather forecasts, warnings, and alerts for national security, industry, and community sectors at Australia's authoritative space weather centre.
Your role
Responsibilities
* Working in a 24/7 operational setting to deliver timely and accurate space weather forecasts, warnings, and alerts across all key sectors as a member of a close-knit forecasting team.
* Supporting the operational success of the Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre (ASWFC) by providing forecasts, warnings, and alerts to sectors impacted by space weather, including Defence, aviation, telecommunications, energy, resources, community, and the space industry.
* Progressing the transition, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of new and improved forecast, warning, and alert systems into routine operations in collaboration with the Space Weather Research to Operations Team, customer engagement personnel, and Data and Digital Group teams.
* Attaining and maintaining proficiency as a Space Weather Forecaster.
* Implementing and contributing towards continual improvement processes across forecast centre operations consistent with ISO 9001 standards.
* Participating in forecast verification, training exercises, and post-event reviews to test and improve the Bureau's delivery of warnings and alerts, and working with the Space Weather Research to Operations team to evaluate and continuously improve forecast centre products and services.
* Responding to Ministerial, Government, and approved media enquiries on the Bureau's space weather warnings and alerts and promoting awareness of the Bureau's space weather capability and the Australian Space Weather Alert System.
* Working with international agencies including the World Meteorological Organisation, International Civil Aviation Organisation, and other nations' space weather agencies to ensure the Bureau's space weather forecasting is of a world-class standard.
* Demonstrating commitment to APS Values, Employment Principles, the Code of Conduct, and the Bureau's Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.
* Complying with all Bureau work, health, and safety policies and procedures, taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors, and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.
* Interpreting observational and modelling data to produce forecasts, warnings, and alerts.
* Providing advice to partners to assist in making informed assessments of risk and enabling them to take appropriate action to mitigate against space weather events.
* Preparing and communicating space weather forecasts, alerts, and warnings for the community and specific users such as defence, space, energy, and aviation.
* Developing a deeper knowledge of space weather events and their impacts on the community, national security, and at-risk industry sectors.
* Developing the skills needed to engage with customers and develop a rich understanding of how specific industry sectors value and act on Bureau information.
* Collaborating with other specialised professionals across the space weather capability and the Bureau more broadly as required.
About you
Qualifications
* Energy, enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and the ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
* A degree or diploma of an Australian educational institution in physical sciences, or a relevant area of study, or a comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the duties; OR other comparable experience or qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties.
* Demonstrated ability to enhance team capability and respond flexibly to changing demands.
* Ability to take decisive action and deal with uncertainty.
* Demonstrated ability to apply risk-based thinking to exercise judgement.
* Demonstrated ability to acquire specialist technical knowledge and apply it to real-world scenarios.
* Demonstrated interest in Space Weather, with a commitment to staying informed about developments in the field.
* Demonstrated ability to develop products and services that benefit government partners and industry sectors.
* Demonstrated ability to build internal and external relationships through trust.
* Demonstrated understanding of the importance of valuing individual differences and diversity.
* Commitment to personal and professional development, demonstrating resilience and a proactive approach to challenges.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly through both verbal and written means.
* Demonstrated ability to negotiate persuasively, listen, understand, and adapt to different audiences.
* Ability to communicate technical information in simple terms.
* Australian Citizenship (due to security clearance requirements).
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 Security Clearance from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
* Willingness to work shift work, with on-call responsibilities overnight and some overnight duties during significant space weather events.
* Willingness to undertake some interstate travel to deliver training and engage with relevant sectors and Bureau staff.
* Space Weather technical knowledge is desirable but not essential, as completion of a Space Weather Forecaster training and competency course will be completed as part of the initial onboarding process.
Compensation & benefits
* Salary range: $94,563 - $105,910 per annum plus an additional 15.4% superannuation.
* Both full-time and part-time working hours will be considered.
* Flexible working options, reasonable workplace adjustments, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Inclusive, diverse, and safe work environment.
* Access to the latest technology and excellent workplaces in a variety of great locations.
Training, development & rotations
* Completion of a Space Weather Forecaster training and competency course as part of the initial onboarding process.
* Commitment to learning, growth, and clear career pathways.
* Participation in forecast verification, training exercises, and post-event reviews.
* Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
Career progression
* The selection process will establish a merit pool that may be used to fill similar positions within 18 months.
* Opportunities to progress within the Bureau of Meteorology, supported by clear career pathways and ongoing professional development.
How to Apply
Applications must include a resume, contact details for two referees, and an 800-word pitch addressing the position overview, job responsibilities, selection criteria, and relevant sections of the Integrated Leadership System (ILS) and APS work level standards. Copies of academic transcripts (undergraduate and postgraduate, where applicable) must be submitted as part of the online application. Applicants with overseas qualifications should refer to the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition website before applying. The Bureau supports applicants with disability through the RecruitAbility Program and provides reasonable adjustments at relevant stages of the recruitment process.
This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible
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