Description:
The Graduate Program offers a Graduate Diploma in Meteorology, so that you are equipped with a globally recognised qualification and skills to become the next generation of Meteorologists at the Bureau. Meteorology is more than just a career, its a passion. Explore your options to specialise in meteorology, including working with the aviation, defence, and maritime industries, forecasting for emergency services or space weather, or supporting Australias Antarctic operations.
Meteorologists deliver impact and value through customer centred products and solutions designed to change behaviours that enhance our everyday lives and safety. This includes diagnosing the state of the atmosphere and oceans, producing forecasts and warnings, and communicating the impact of these products with a wide variety of customers and industries.
You'll learn how to:- apply various scientific techniques, including data visualisation and analysis tools.
- analyse, and interpret meteorological data sources and numerical weather prediction model output to forecast atmospheric conditions.
Use the skills you learn to be there when it matters most for all Australians and all Australia, every day
Learn from some of Australia's leading scientists as you develop a deep knowledge of services for severe weather, marine and Antarctic environments, climate, water and volcanic ash prediction. A day in this role can include preparing and communicating weather forecasts for the public as well as specific users such as the emergency services sector.
Develop your skills among other like-minded scientists and future meteorologists
We're looking for graduates with a demonstrated commitment to life-long learning and a desire to work with the community, customers, partners, and stakeholders at the heart of our operations. The role includes working in a diverse team environment and using your initiative to solve problems and develop the skills needed to deliver impact and value to customers.
The Graduate Program offers a Graduate Diploma in Meteorology, so that you are equipped with a globally recognised qualification and skills to become the next generation of Meteorologists at the Bureau. Meteorology is more than just a career, it's a passion. Explore your options to specialise in meteorology, including working with the aviation, defence, and maritime industries, forecasting for emergency services or space weather, or supporting Australia's Antarctic operations.
Meteorologists deliver impact and value through customer centred products and solutions designed to change behaviours that enhance our everyday lives and safety. This includes diagnosing the state of the atmosphere and oceans, producing forecasts and warnings, and communicating the impact of these products with a wide variety of customers and industries.
Stage 1
As a Graduate Meteorologist you will begin your career by undertaking a paid ten-month Graduate Diploma at the Bureau's Training Centre in Broadmeadows, Melbourne. Working hours will be 9 am-5 pm, Monday to Friday commencing in late January and finishing in mid-November.
Our graduates are further supported through:
• Formal training, learning and development opportunities.
• Access to a wide mentoring and support network that can provide valuable exposure to the day-to-day aspects of being an operational meteorologist as well as insights into the Bureau's strategy.
Stage 2
On successful completion of the course, you will be qualified as an entry-level Meteorologist and will undertake job readiness training at one or more of the Bureau's operational sites, located in capital cities and Australian Defence Force (ADF) bases in regional areas. Possible relocation post-course completion forms part of this process.
Stage 3
Once you have met the performance expectations of an operational Meteorologist, you will take on more responsibility and independence. You will continue to receive close supervision and engage with opportunities to develop on-the-job in operational and non-operational roles, gaining experience across the discipline in many of the Bureau's business areas. It is typical for operational meteorologists to perform duties in a shift working environment, and you may be required to work nightshift. A willingness to relocate and rotate to other disciplines or areas of the business is an essential part of your training and development.
Wanting more? We are invested in your development from the onset. As you build your capability, confidence, and skills you will have the opportunity to specialise in:
• Forecasting and warnings for emergency services for high impact phenomena such as thunderstorms, fire weather, heat waves, tsunamis, and tropical cyclones.
• Services to the Defence Force
• Services to domestic and international aviation customers
• Services for Antarctic operations
• Services to the energy and resource sector and developing a deep understanding of customer centred solutions
• Services for the maritime industry
• Decision support services to a variety of specialised agencies.
- Australian Citizenship
- An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in science, engineering or other field with relevant studies in physics to first year level, and applied mathematics to second year level.
- Copies of your academic transcripts, both undergraduate and postgraduate, must be submitted as part of your online application via the 'Optional Upload' section in the application form.
- Applicants that studied overseas should refer to the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition website before applying.
- Some positions include a condition of employment that applicants will successfully undergo a security clearance vetting process, and obtain, and maintain, the requisite security clearance for the duration of their employment with the Bureau. Participants may be offered an opportunity to commence the security clearance vetting process prior to completion of the graduate program.
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.