The occupant of this position is a member of the Operational Technology and Engineering (OTE) Section. The role of the OTE Section is to ensure the development, delivery and operation of measurement equipment and systems meet the bureau's performance and functional requirements. This includes the following sensors/networks:

Radar and Wind Profilers

Automatic Weather Stations

Flood Warning

Operational Technology and Engineering is made up of a diverse team of specialists and engineers responsible for the development and design of engineering and technological solutions, incorporating level three support, on a range of technologies spanning from radars to rainfall stations, drifting buoys to dedicated observations and satellites to ships at sea in order to meet business needs.

The Radar Mechanical Technical Officer will be responsible under supervision to provide technical services to ensure that the radar fleet used by the Bureau of Meteorology are supportable for operations. This may include:

Identifying obsolescence and performance risks

Developing, testing and evaluating solutions to technical problems

Working with vendors, maintenance staff and other stakeholders to support ongoing operation

To succeed in this role, you will have:

Proven ability to work within a team environment.

Demonstrated experience in prioritising and managing numerous concurrent tasks.

Solid communication and liaison skills.

Enthusiasm and drive.

Experience in maintenance and support of mechanical systems in an operational environment

The occupant of this position is a member of the Operational Technology and Engineering (OTE) Section. The role of the OTE Section is to ensure the development,



delivery and operation of measurement equipment and systems meet the bureau's performance and functional requirements. This includes the following sensors/networks:

Radar and Wind Profilers

Automatic Weather Stations

Solar Radiation

Upper Air

Flood Warning

Sea Level

Aircraft Based Observations

Operational Technology and Engineering is made up of a diverse team of specialists and engineers responsible for the development and design of engineering and technological solutions, incorporating level three support, on a range of technologies spanning from radars to rainfall stations, drifting buoys to dedicated observations and satellites to ships at sea in order to meet business needs.

The Radar Mechanical Technical Officer will be responsible under supervision to provide technical services to ensure that the radar fleet used by the Bureau of Meteorology are supportable for operations. This may include:

Identifying obsolescence and performance risks

Developing, testing and evaluating solutions to technical problems

Working with vendors, maintenance staff and other stakeholders to support ongoing operation

To succeed in this role, you will have:

Proven ability to work within a team environment.

Demonstrated experience in prioritising and managing numerous concurrent tasks.





Strong communication and liaison skills.

Enthusiasm and drive.

Experience in maintenance and support of mechanical systems in an operational environment

The key duties of the position include:

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

A demonstrated understanding of all aspects of mechanical systems, including operation, maintenance, and performance monitoring.

Ability to provide phone and remote support to field staff to assist them in maintenance and trouble shooting

Capability tomanageOperational/Technical Staff to keep the Fielded Equipment maintained and otherwise operating to meet User Requirements.

Translate and apply high level goals and outcomes, identifying issues and uncertainties and incorporate these into advice, planning, decision making and implementation.

Take an active role in the generation and application of procedures to further improve the radar system maintenance and operation.

Availability to undertake extensive domestic travel (up to 25%) to facilitate onsite installation, upgrade and return to service of Radar equipment.

Work collaboratively, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and influence the work of teams.

Exercise Financial Delegation in accordance with bureau Policies including holding a Commonwealth Government Credit Card.

Motivate and Mentor technical staff, aligning complementary skills and allocate resources in a manner that delivers results.

Evaluate and ensure that the delivered equipment and systems meet requirements and legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.

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📌 Radar Mechanical Technical Officer (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Bureau Of Meteorology
📍 Port Phillip City