Manager, Water Data Modelling Unit
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$110,414 - $124,008 pa plus an additional 15.4% superannuation
Executive Level 2 Lower (Senior Professional Officer Grade B/Senior Information Technology
Officer Grade B) – Ref: 13361
Docklands, Melbourne or Canberra, ACT
Non-ongoing, specified task until 30 June 2016
The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency. Its expertise
and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment,
including droughts, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. Through regular forecasts,
warnings, monitoring and advice spanning the Australian region and Antarctic territory, the Bureau
provides one of the fundamental and most widely used services of government.
The Bureau contributes to national social, economic, cultural and environmental goals by providing
observational, meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic services and by undertaking research
into science and environment related issues in support of its operations and services.
Under the Federal Government’s Water for the Future program, the role of the Bureau of Meteorology
was expanded to manage Australia’s water information.
We are seeking to engage an experienced professional to lead the Bureau’s water data modelling
activities. This is an exciting opportunity to manage the ongoing development and support of Water
Data Transfer Format (WDTF) information models, and related documentation and supporting tools.
Success in this role requires an excellent balance of technical knowledge, team leadership, project
management and stakeholder liaison skills to ensure deliverables are of high quality and align with
stakeholder needs.
The position is located in either Melbourne or Canberra with interstate travel.
To view the Full Job Details and to obtain further information on our recruitment process and how to
apply refer to our careers website http://www.bom.gov.au/careers/.
Please read the selection documentation and if you have any queries specific to this position please
contact Alan Baker on (03) 9669 4983 or email A.Baker@bom.gov.au.
Applications are to be lodged online through the Bureau of Meteorology eRecruit system by
the closing date.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: THURSDAY 6 JUNE 2013