Research Scientist Promotion Scheme (BB3)
The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking applications for advancement from Australian Public Service scientists to support scientific development within the Bureau.
Responsibilities
The key duties of the position include:
Research
* Contributes to science/technology improvement that demonstrably creates impact and value for priority Bureau customers.
* Perform research under supervision.
* Make original contributions.
* Apply successful research methodologies.
* Publish research results in peer‐reviewed journals, technical or research reports with demonstrable impact for the Bureau.
* Present results at internal meetings/seminars, and at external national forums (project meetings/conferences).
Deliver
* Contribute to the development and/or transition to operations of systems, or the generation of products or expert scientific advice.
* Contribute to documenting the outputs by co‐authoring reports, journal papers, manuals or operational bulletins and recognition in the research to operations gateway process.
* Present on new or upgraded systems at internal meetings/seminars, and at external national forums.
* Support the provision of expert scientific advice to internal or external customers.
* Adapt work plans and research as required to support changing Bureau priorities and operational needs.
Lead
* Contribute to Bureau community by holding a formal role in, for example: social club committee, seminar coordination, fire warden, first aider, reference groups and various ad hoc committees that have demonstrable impact.
* Contribute to projects and teams, including liaison with other parts of the Bureau/external customers as required.
* Demonstrate a strong commitment to and understanding of internal and external customers.
* Junior staff supervision, mentoring and development.
* Demonstrated productive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues in projects and teams.
Eligibility
* Australian Citizenship
* The successful applicant may be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance.
* Only APS employees are eligible to apply for the scheme.
Getting to know the Bureau of Meteorology
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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