JOB - CLIMATOLOGIST Ref 11886 (APS Level 6) - Bureau of Meteorology
Thu, Aug 19 2010

CLIMATOLOGIST

• $68,699 - $77,002 pa, plus 15.4 % superannuation
• APS Level 6 (Professional Officer Class 2 - Meteorologist) (Ref: 11886)
• Melbourne
• Non-Ongoing position

The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including drought, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice spanning the Australian region and Antarctic territory, the Bureau provides one of the most fundamental and widely used services of government.

The Bureau contributes to national social, economic, cultural and environmental goals by providing observational, meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic services and by undertaking research into science and environment related issues in support of its operations and services.

As a member of a small team, this person will work with output from the Bureau’s POAMA climate model to develop and verify a suite of multi-week rainfall forecast products for Australia. The successful applicant will be required to investigate techniques to calibrate raw coupled model rainfall output and hence develop tools for the calibration of the POAMA rainfall forecasts on multi-week timescales.

To be eligible for this position, you must have a degree or diploma of an Australian institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the duties; or other comparable qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties.

Further information about the position can be obtained from Andrew Watkins on 03 9669 4360 or email a.watkins@bom.gov.au.

Applications are to be lodged online through the Bureau of Meteorology eRecruit system by the closing date.

For further information on our recruitment process and how to apply refer to our careers website http://www.bom.gov.au/careers/

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010

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CLIMATOLOGIST (MONITORING)

•$68,699 - $77,002 pa, plus 15.4 % superannuation
•APS Level 6 (Professional Officer Class 2 - Meteorologist ) (Ref: 10118)
•Docklands, Melbourne
•Non-Ongoing position

The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency.Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including drought, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropicalcyclones. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice spanning
the Australian region and Antarctic territory, the Bureau provides one of the mostfundamental and widely used services of government.

The Bureau contributes to national social, economic, cultural and environmental goalsby providing observational, meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic services and by undertaking research into science and environment related issues in support ofits operations and services.

Monitor the trends in and variability of Australian and Southern Hemisphere climate.Participate in the preparation of various climate monitoring and prediction products and associated publications. Contribute to the further development of the National Climate Centre’s operational products. Assist with the adoption of new technologies
and techniques into operations, and document as required.

Further information about the position can be obtained from Karl Braganza on 03 96694344 or email K.Braganza@bom.gov.au.

Applications are to be lodged online through the Bureau of Meteorology eRecruitsystem by the closing date.

For further information on our recruitment process and how to apply refer to ourcareers website http://www.bom.gov.au/careers/

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010