Business Support Officer – Bureau of Meteorology
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770976
- Agency: Bureau of Meteorology
- Job Title: Business Support Officer
- Position Number: 60014603
- Classification: APS Level 6
- Closing Date: Sunday 02 August 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time;Part-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- 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:
- Delivery Logistics & Facilitation Support Coordinates all delivery-related logistics for workshops,
- forums and team sessions. Prepares facilitation materials including agendas, run sheets, scripts,
- slide decks and pre-reads. Ensures facilitators and delivery leads are fully supported with the right
- information, tools and environment setup prior to each session.
- Team Coordination Across a Dispersed Workforce Acts as the central coordination point for a
- geographically dispersed team of program, project and delivery staff. Implements consistent
- communication channels, team rhythms and engagement touchpoints. Tracks commitments,
- follows up actions, and helps ensure alignment across multiple workstreams and priorities.
- Champions Culture Action Plan deliverables
- Portfolio & Events Support Works closely with Portfolio Managers to plan, organise and execute
- events such as portfolio reviews, planning days, and stakeholder engagements. Manages event
- logistics end-to-end, including scheduling, venue preparation, communications, invitations and
- materials production.
- Executive Support for the General Manager Proactively manages the GM’s diary, travel and
- meetings, ensuring optimal prioritisation and time allocation. Acts as a first point of contact,
- filtering communications and requests to ensure the GM’s focus is directed to high-value activities.
- Prepares briefing notes, summaries, and written material to support the GM’s decision-making and
- stakeholder engagements.
- Communication & Documentation Drafts and reviews briefs, internal communications, decision
- papers and meeting notes for leadership. Ensures clarity, consistency and quality across written
- outputs. Supports the creation of templates, operating rhythms and documentation standards for
- the broader team.
- Operational & Administrative Excellence Maintains governance rhythms such as team meetings,
- reporting cycles and leadership updates. Manages tool access, team onboarding coordination,
- and operational administration. Continuously improves processes, identifying opportunities to
- streamline workflows and strengthen team efficiency.
- Complying with all Bureau 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.
Eligibility / Notes
- A degree or diploma of an Australian educational institution, or a comparable overseas
- qualification, which is appropriate to the duties; OR other comparable qualifications, which are
- appropriate to the duties.
How to Apply
Position Contact Rhiannon Fisher, 07 3239 8700
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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