The Climate Insights Lead supports the development of integrated climate intelligence by contributing to cross-disciplinary analysis and synthesis across diverse knowledge systems, including Western scientific and Indigenous perspectives. Working under the guidance of senior staff, the role helps translate complex data into accessible insights and supports collaborative forums that facilitate knowledge sharing. The role works closely with technical, policy, and engagement teams to ensure alignment with project priorities and contributes to the delivery of high-quality climate risk outputs. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role requires strategic thinking, agility, and a collaborative mindset to lead fast-paced, high-impact projects. The successful candidate will be capable of navigating diverse disciplines and stakeholder interests to deliver scalable climate risk data and intelligence. They will work closely with internal technical, policy, engagement and communications teams to ensure alignment with priorities and cohesive delivery. To be successful in this role, you will bring: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve knowledge integration challenges, coordinating across technical and policy teams. • A proactive and systems-oriented mindset with a focus on building scalable, inclusive, and impactful knowledge solutions. • Proven experience leading cross-disciplinary collaboration, including convening experts to co-create integrated climate risk knowledge while maintaining momentum and coherence. • Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, including triaging and responding to competing priorities and knowledge needs in high-pressure contexts. • Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate technical and cultural knowledge into accessible insights for decision-makers. • Commitment to continuous learning and cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous communities and knowledge holders. Merit pool The selection process will establish a merit pool that may be used to fill similar positions within 18 months. How to apply Applications can be lodged through the Bureau of Meteorology Careers. Your application will consist of resume, contact details for two referees and a '800-word pitch' that considers: • position overview • job responsibilities • selection criteria • relevant sections of the Integrated Leadership System (ILS) and APS work level standards. The key duties of the position include The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: 1. Contribute to the analysis and synthesis of climate and hazard data, socio-economic data, and Indigenous knowledge into integrated insights for government and community stakeholders. 2. Support the facilitation of expert forums and collaborative workshops across disciplines and knowledge systems. 3. Together with the other programs within the Australian Climate Service, translate stakeholder needs into well-designed analytical outputs. 4. Coordinate project delivery within tight timeframes, prioritising requests based on strategic alignment, feasibility, and relevance ensuring alignment with Australian Climate Service priorities and strategic goals. 5. Promote inclusive knowledge practices, integrating Indigenous knowledge and community perspectives into climate intelligence. 6. Provide input to senior staff on knowledge integration and stakeholder engagement approaches. 7. Commitment to APS Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct and understanding of the Bureau's diversity and inclusion statement of commitment and the Bureau way. 8. 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.
