Satellite and Space Technical Specialist – Bureau of Meteorology
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769879
- Agency: Bureau of Meteorology
- Job Title: Satellite and Space Technical Specialist
- Position Number: 60018951
- Classification: APS Level 6
- Closing Date: Sunday 14 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT, Adelaide SA, Melbourne VIC,
- 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:
- 1. Provide specialist technical support for satellite and space weather observing equipment,
- including installation, preventive maintenance, repairs, testing and configuration audits.
- 2. Investigate and report on equipment technical performance, identify trends or issues, and
- provide specialist advice to improve reliability, maintainability and quality assurance.
- 3. Undertake development, evaluation and implementation of hardware and software solutions for
- current and future capabilities, including preparation of specifications and technical reports and
- participation in tender technical evaluations.
- 4. Provide technical support for equipment upgrade and renewal projects and contribute to
- technical reviews and requests for information from internal and external stakeholders.
- 5. Contribute to the upkeep of technical documentation, maintenance records, spares and support
- equipment for the network, and assist with minor network administration tasks.
- 6. Participate in an on-call roster for after-hours technical support and perform other general duties
- for network sustainment as required.
- 7. Participate in safety management activities, including equipment risk assessments, safe work
- practices and technical input to safety working groups.
- 8. Provide supervision to staff and contractors performing maintenance or support activities,
- including remote supervision where required.
- 9. Comply with all Bureau work health and safety policies and procedures and take reasonable
- care for your own health and safety and that of others
Eligibility / Notes
- An engineering diploma, trade, technical qualification, or comparable qualification in electronics,
- telecommunications, electrical systems, or a related field, together with relevant technical
- experience. Other comparable qualifications and experience appropriate to the duties will also be
- considered.
How to Apply
Position Contact Stephen Haynes, 0418 769 556
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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