EMPLOYMENT

Defence Weather Services (DWS) is the primary provider of environmental intelligence to the national security agencies, specifically the Department of Defence and the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Services provided by DWS enhance Australia's national security agenda through the provision of weather, climate and oceanographic forecasts/data, real-time observations, meteorological training and professional advice to assist decision-making and planning for ADF operations and activities. Defence Meteorologists - Military Aviation provide timely and valuable meteorological information to ADF aviation units, contributing to safe operations and operational advantage for ADF aviators. Defence Meteorologists work in a dynamic and customer focused environment and as such, building and maintaining close working relationships with colleagues and ADF personnel is essential. Working under forecast policy, the Defence Meteorologist will prepare and issue aviation forecasts and warnings specific to ADF requirements, maintain a meteorological watch and amendment service, provide professional advice and weather briefings and take meteorological observations. Confidence in making independent meteorological decisions will be required, together with the ability to know when and how to reach out for support. Defence Meteorologist - Military Aviation roles are shift-based and generally contained to weekdays during military flying hours. Occasional weekend work may be required and travel to other Defence Weather Services Offices (DWSO) for leave relief or to support military exercises will be required on occasion. These 2-4 week deployments provide an excellent opportunity for practical professional development. The successful applicant will be required to work from the relevant Defence Weather Services Office (DWSO), which is located at the respective ADF airbase. As a member of a small office the successful applicant needs to be able to work independently while contributing to the overall responsibilities of the DWSO. Excellent communication, problem solving and time management skills will be required, as will a high level of resilience. Working at a defence base has its advantages. For starters the successful applicant will be afforded all standard 'Defence APS' privileges while on base, such as the use of base facilities (mess hall, gym etc) and free parking near the office. Relocation will be supported as will a reasonable amount of temporary accommodation, prior to you finding something more permanent. You will get to know the Defence personnel you support and within our team there are many examples of friendships and support networks formed this way. The successful applicant will need to attain and maintain at least a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Security Clearance, an Aerodrome Meteorological Forecaster (AMF) competency and the Aerodrome Meteorological Observer (AMO) certification. These can be obtained once successful. The key duties of the position include Analyse meteorological information and prepare forecasts and warnings for local and other areas, whilst being consistent with forecast policy, and according to the specific requirements of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Maintain a meteorological watch and ensure a timely amendment service. Provide meteorological information and operational briefing services to ADF personnel and other agencies as required. Engage with local ADF personnel on all weather-related matters, including for military exercise support and for the development of new services to enhance ADF capability. Assist in the provision of services to ADF units deployed on exercise, if necessary, working from other Bureau or Defence offices, or outposted to the exercise area. Perform other operational duties, including taking meteorological observations, and participate in contingency arrangements with other Bureau offices as required. Perform basic maintenance and trouble shooting of meteorological, office and communications equipment, as required. Contribute to Defence Weather Services national operational goals and participate in meteorological related studies and investigations, including those related to air safety incidents and military exercises. Prepare case histories of meteorological events and perform other operational duties as directed. Attain and maintain all security clearance and aviation forecasting/observation training competency requirements in a timely manner. Participate in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of products and services and the ongoing development, implementation and continual improvement of the quality management system to achieve and maintain the ongoing certification of compliance with the ISO 9001 quality management standard. Be aware of, and apply as necessary, the principles and practices of the various elements of the Bureau's Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion and actively demonstrate these in the workplace. Comply with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, report any risks or hazards and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.