About the Bureau We are Australia's weather, climate, water, oceans and space weather agency. Our work touches the lives of all Australians every day. Our products and services include observations, forecasts, warnings, analysis and advice. They cover Australia's atmosphere, water, oceans and space environments. The Bureau operates under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007 . We also fulfill Australia's international obligations under the Convention of the World Meteorological Organization and related international meteorological treaties and agreements. Read the Bureau of Meteorology Strategy 2022-27 to find out more about our organisation and the work we do for all Australians. Working at the Bureau The Bureau represents a dynamic and exciting opportunity. At the Bureau you will: do meaningful work that brings real benefits to the Australian community, businesses and government. work with dedicated experts and professionals who constantly seek to improve the services we provide to our customers. work in excellent workplaces in a variety of great locations. You'll have access to the latest technology in a diverse, safe and inclusive environment for everyone. experience our commitment to learning, growth, training and clear career pathways. You'll receive competitive salary and benefits. Position overview Australia is regularly affected by severe weather events. These events are growing in frequency and severity, leading to increased impacts on the economy, infrastructure, property, and wellbeing. To address this, the Bureau of Meteorology has undertaken significant steps to deliver a more customer focussed, integrated and resilient national operation through the Community Services Group (CSG). CSG is comprised of Environmental Prediction Services (EPS), Decision Support Services (DSS) and National Production Services (NPS) which have been configured to enable scalable, national and resilient services. Operating with a national capability, this program will establish a world class centre of scientific expertise and practice. To achieve this, EPS has been configured into four predictive service units: Severe Weather, Marine and Antarctic, Water, and Climate, each of which play a key role in the value chain of the Bureau's capability to deliver a suite of valuable products and services to the Australian community. EPS Water works in an integrated manner to ensure the Bureau continues to develop its foundational water information capabilities, and seamlessly delivers Water Services that ensure public safety, and meet our obligations under the Water Act. Responsibilities of EPS Water include leading the Bureau's rostered National Water Operations Team (NWOT) which delivers flood and 7-day streamflow forecasting services, 365 days a year, adopting a national risk-based approach; applying best practice approaches in water forecasting; enhancing our geospatial capabilities, maintaining and continually improving our Hydrological Forecasting System, leading Projects to enhance our Flood Services and supporting the development of the Bureau's Rainfall Intelligence capability with our colleagues in EPS Severe Weather. All areas have a strong focus on continuous improvement of all our products, processes and tools underpinned by a learning and development culture to ensure continued delivery of high-quality forecast, warning and information services for our customers. The Flood Met role will spend 50% of the time supporting year-round operational flood forecasting and warning as part of a planned National Water Operations Team (NWOT) roster and 50% of the time contributing to CSG's rostered rainfall intelligence capability. As such, this role will be expected to undertake shift work and extended working hours during high impact weather and floods. Outside of rostered duties, this role will support projects that drive continuous improvement of CSG's Rainfall Intelligence capability. To be successful in this role, you will have a solid understanding of severe weather and operational forecasting and have a good understanding of the total flood warning system. The role will require the occupant to support the Senior Met/ Flood Lead on shifts as part of a planned roster and work seamlessly with colleagues in NPS and DSS to deliver an unrivalled rainfall intelligence and water operations service. You will possess a sound ability to excel in high pressure, complex and dynamic operating environments such a during severe weather events. During periods of enhanced flood risk and severe weather events, you will be committed to supporting the Bureau and our customers outside the scope of standard working hours by undertaking shift work and extended working hours as required. Employing personal drive and integrity, and communicating with influence, you will empower a high-performing team through promoting a positive culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. The key duties of the position include The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Connecting seamlessly and coherently within the Bureau's national operational footprint, the Flood Met will maintain an awareness of the daily weather and flood risk across Australia and the potential for severe weather events. As part of the CSG's Rainfall Intelligence capability you will support operational service delivery and provide advise, guidance and forecasts of conditions that may significantly impact Australian communities and Bureau customers. As part of the NWOT, the role will focus on monitoring rainfall and river height data, running hydrologic flood models, preparing and issuing flood warning products and liaising with colleagues across the Bureau's value chain and external stakeholders including emergency responders and water management agencies for Australia Supporting national flood operations, ensuring systems are operationally ready and resources are available. Making evidence-based decisions under pressure using up-to-date science, sound judgement, the application of best-practice principles and the Bureau's operating procedures. Ensuring operations are collaborative, responsive, and built on the principles of innovation and continuous improvement. Building strong relationships with teams across the Bureau's value chain and external stakeholders, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to further convey the information provided in flood warning products. Supporting a portfolio of activities and projects in support of CSG objectives and in collaboration with portfolio leads across EPS teams. This will include contributing your expertise to activities within EPS as well as other areas within the Bureau. Strong technical and communication skills, combined with leadership, personal resilience, decisiveness, astute problem-solving skills. An ability to respond positively to change and uncertainty is essential. Suitable candidates will be highly motivated self-starters and team players who are able to work within an interdisciplinary and diverse work environment under limited supervision. Ability to manage within high pressure, complex and dynamic operating environments, supporting the Bureau, our customers and partners. This role will involve shiftwork, including supporting the Bureau and our customers outside of standard working hours, for which relevant compensation will be offered. An ability to think laterally, identify, implement and promote improved work practices. Supporting the capability uplift of the Team with a demonstrated ability to coach, develop and mentor individuals and teams. Commitment to APS Values and Code of Conduct and understanding of the Bureau's diversity and inclusion statement of commitment and the Bureau way. Complying 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.
