Are you a passionate STEM educator with a background in geography, geology, environmental science or Meteorology? Are you a science practitioner with a passion for training? Do you enjoy helping others learn through practical, hands-on experiences rather than spending most of your time in a traditional classroom?

This unique chance with the Bureau of Meteorology offers the chance to combine your scientific knowledge, training expertise and curiosity in a role that directly contributes to Australia's national weather and climate services. Based in Melbourne's northern suburbs, the position provides a diverse mix of science, field-based learning and vocational training, with a significantly lower classroom teaching load than most secondary school or tertiary teaching roles. You will be training adults to effectively take weather measurements, observe the current weather, classify exposure of measuring equipment and also safely releasing weather balloons. These vocational skills will be learnt on the job. As part of a dedicated training team, you will help develop and deliver programs that prepare Bureau staff to operate and maintain critical meteorological observing systems across Australia. The successful candidate will be supported to learn new technical skills and gain exposure to a wide range of scientific and operational disciplines. This is a secure and rewarding career opportunity for someone who enjoys continuous learning, practical problem-solving and sharing knowledge with others. For the right person, the role offers a rare combination of education, science and taking weather observation measurements,



providing opportunities to explore diverse scientific endeavours while helping shape the capabilities of the Bureau's future workforce.

The key duties of the position include:

The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

1. 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.

2. Organise, coordinate, and supervise the training and assessment of appropriate Bureau staff in taking weather observations to the standard outlined in Bureau procedures and adhering to relevant safety policies and procedures.

3. Liaise with external providers to deliver appropriate training required to Bureau staff

4. Develop and deliver online and face to face learning materials and remote training sessions using the Bureau’s Learning Management System (LMS) ensuring alignment to adult learning methodologies.

5. Consult with other areas of the Bureau to ensure training is up to date and aligns with Bureau practices.

6. Provide training and assessment advice to Bureau staff in head office and regional hubs

Eligibility

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.



You don’t need to have weather observation skills, we will train you in the content, we do need you to have an applied background in science, applied training skills and a willingness to learn.

Getting to know the 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.

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