Scientific Modeller

Description:

The Bureau of Meteorology's mission is to provide trusted, reliable, and responsive weather, water, climate and ocean services for Australia -all day, every day. The Research to Operations (R2O) Program sits within the Science and Innovation Group, which comprises a diverse workforce utilising Earth System science in providing innovative systems and services for all Australians. R2O is focused on improving the development and delivery of operational prediction systems, driven by research outcomes, that are better aligned to customer needs.
This position is in the Water Models team within the R2O Program, where the occupant will be a member of a team of hydrologists and software developers. The R2O Water Models Team's primary work is developing, building and supporting operational forecasting and analysis systems that allow the Bureau to inform Australians on current and future water availability, flood risk, and many other products and services. Doing this requires working closely with scientists to translate new advancements in hydrological modelling methods and approaches into well-designed, efficient and robust operational software and systems. This includes integrating hydrological models into enterprise systems for data workflows, storage, and spatial and other analysis.
The occupant of this position is expected to have teamwork and leadership skills appropriate to the APS6 level in the Australian Government Public Service's Integrated Leadership System.
Key skills are the ability to cultivate productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to manage expectations sensitively. The occupant will have the ability to achieve results, think strategically to develop suitable solutions which are sensitive to the broader concerns of our customers.
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. Support the design and development of complex operational water forecasting models. Liaising with other team members and managers to deliver project objectives to high standards.
3. Undertake scientific analysis and testing of a technical and or scientific nature to build hydrological catchment models.
4. Provide technical hydrological knowledge in designing, planning and implementing the upgrade of operational water forecasting models.
5. Build strong relationships with teams within the Bureau and communicate complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
6. An ability to respond positively to change and uncertainty is essential and help shape our future water products and services. Suitable candidates will be highly motivated self-starters' who are able to work within an interdisciplinary and diverse work environment
7. Ensure that the plans, policies, and practices of the various elements of the Bureau's Social Justice Strategy are applied.