Technical Officer Space Weather – Bureau of Meteorology
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770701
- Agency: Bureau of Meteorology
- Job Title: Technical Officer Space Weather
- Position Number: 60010631
- Classification: APS Level 5
- Closing Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Ongoing
- Location: Perth WA
- Future Merit Locations: Perth
- Salary: $88,834 – $96,829
- Office Arrangement: On Site (The role cannot be undertaken remotely as on site)
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
- Within broad guidelines, undertake moderately complex tasks related to operations of the LSO,
- including, but limited to:
- 1. Network Operations and Analysis: Undertake moderate to complex activities such as
- diagnostics and the fault finding of electronic equipment; the maintenance and return to service of
- specialist technologies including meteorological, space weather and associated data
- communication equipment; and network upgrades as required including on an out of hours on-call
- roster.
- 2. Space Weather Observations: Carry out observation and analysis of space weather data,
- including solar and geomagnetic observations. This will include a minimum of two (2) rostered
- space weather observations shifts per week to support the LSO facility requirements and working
- outdoors at times.
- 3. Facility Operations and Support: Support LSO operations in consultation with the Technical
- Officer-In-Charge, OAU management and USAF staff.
- 4. Data Quality: Undertake data quality management tasks, monitor network outputs and take
- corrective actions as required.
- 5. Other Support: Support operations of the Learmonth Meteorological Office and Cape Range
- radar sites as directed.
- 6. Liaison and Representation: Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders at the
- appropriate level and represent the Bureau in a professional manner in accordance with Australian
- Public Service values and Code of Conduct.
- 7. Training: Maintain familiarity and competency with all equipment installed and be proactive in
- maintaining your operational knowledge. Participate in education/training of staff and relevant
- stakeholders as required.
- 8. Legislation: Support and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, procedures
- and guidance including the Bureau’s work, health and safety policies and procedures, and taking
- reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors
- who may be affected by your conduct.
- 9. Security Clearance: The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain Baseline
- security clearance by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
- Once at Learmonth Solar Observatory, the position holder will be required to apply for and obtain
- a USAF CAC (Common Access Card), which will require giving personal details such as date of
- birth, place of birth, home address and fingerprints from the forefingers of both hands as well as a
- facial photograph. These personal details will be held in the US Government data storage
- systems. Currently to do this, the employee will also be required to travel to the US Embassy,
- Canberra. Costs for this trip will be paid for by BOM.
- 10. Other Relevant Duties: Undertake other relevant Observatory, field and business duties as
- required.
Eligibility / Notes
- A degree or diploma of an Australian educational institution, or a comparable overseas
- qualification, which is appropriate to the duties; OR relevant experience and training which
- enables the employee to competently perform the duties at this level: OR other comparable
- qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties.
How to Apply
Position Contact
Douglas Body – Manager, Observing Advisory Unit, 08 9478
3158
Agency Recruitment Site https://bomcareers.nga.net.au/
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
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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