Antarctic Technical Officer Level 4 – Remote Observations

Bureau of Meteorology; Canberra; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Meteorology seeks a Technical Officer Level 4 for Antarctica and Sub-Antarctica, supporting Surface and Upper Air Observations. The role involves 12–19 month remote postings across Casey, Davis, Mawson, and Macquarie Island, with responsibilities for maintenance, data quality, and aviation observations.

Applicants should demonstrate strong technical maintenance skills, leadership, and ability to work in isolated environments.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in maintenance/observations roles.
• Experience with meteorological instrumentation and aviation observation support.
• Ability to supervise maintenance teams and document activities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex maintenance and repair of meteorological equipment.
• Monitor data feeds and coordinate with IT to ensure data integrity.
• Prepare technical reports on station instrumentation and operations.
• Lead station maintenance activities and delegate tasks as required.

Skills

Technical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Meteorological instruments

Supervision

Reporting

Education

Certificate III in relevant field

Tools

EAMS Asset Management System

Automatic weather stations

Hydrogen generation equipment

Job description

Bureau of Meteorology seeks a Technical Officer Level 4 for Antarctica and Sub-Antarctica, supporting Surface and Upper Air Observations. The role involves 12–19 month remote postings across Casey, Davis, Mawson, and Macquarie Island, with responsibilities for maintenance, data quality, and aviation observations.

Applicants should demonstrate strong technical maintenance skills, leadership, and ability to work in isolated environments.