Videographer – Bureau of Meteorology
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769966
- Agency: Bureau of Meteorology
- Job Title: Videographer
- Position Number: 60019702
- Classification: APS Level 6
- Closing Date: Monday 15 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time;Part-Time, Non-Ongoing
- Location: Melbourne VIC
- Future Merit Locations: Melbourne
- Salary: $99,734 – $111,701
- Office Arrangement: Flexible (Flexible working arrangements, including work from)
About 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.
Duties
- The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Communications Program contribution
- 1. Provide expert, accurate and timely advice on video production and creative outputs, ensuring
- alignment with Bureau strategy, brand and accessibility requirements.
- 2. Proactively engaging with colleagues to support collaboration, coordination and great service to
- the Bureau.
- 3. Sharing learnings and insights supporting the broader work of the Communications Program.
- 4. Lead by example by modelling best practice and supporting a culture of excellence.
- 5. Supporting the broader work of the program by undertaking other roles, working extended hours
- at short notice or being available to work outside regular office hours.
- Technical delivery
- 1. Shoot, edit and upload high-quality video, images and motion graphics that support the
- Bureau’s Strategy and are consistent with the Bureau’s brand.
- 2. Be responsible for the end-to-end management of video projects, including the production of a
- Bureau weather segment for ABC’s Landline program on Sunday mornings.
- 3. Provide technical advice and contribute to planning for the expansion of the Bureau’s
- operational video capability, including guiding new presenters.
- 4. Work closely with the broader Communications Program and Community Information team to
- integrate video content into social media, media and marketing strategies.
- 5. Generate, evaluate and execute ideas for potential videos, and source additional footage, music
- and animations as required.
- 6. Work closely with clients to write scripts and content that conveys technical scientific information
- that is easily understood by and accessible to multiple audiences.
- 7. Build and maintain a digital file-footage library for ongoing use by the Bureau.
- 8. Remain abreast of new multimedia technologies and learn and apply them to Bureau video
- content where appropriate and within the Bureau brand.
- 9. Be responsible for ensuring all material used meets copyright, licencing and accessibility
- requirements.
- 10. Comply with all 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.
- 11. Be aware of, and apply as necessary, the principles and practices of the various elements of
- the Bureau’s Social Justice Strategy.
- Service delivery
- 1. Build positive internal and external relationships by anticipating and responding to stakeholder
- needs.
- 2. Adhere to policies, systems and processes that ensure the team can meet expectations of
- service, quality and timeliness.
- 3. Manage multiple priorities by being resilient, responsive and flexible.
Eligibility / Notes
- Experienced specialist, professional and/or technical expertise in videography.
- A degree or diploma of an Australian educational institution, or a comparable overseas
- qualification, in graphic design and/or videography
How to Apply
Position Contact Robert Kershaw – Creative Team Leader, 03 9669 4000
Agency Recruitment Site https://bomcareers.nga.net.au/
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that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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