Antarctic Weather Observer — Field Technician Level 2

Bureau of Meteorology; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Meteorology seeks Technical Officer Level 2 for Antarctica/ Sub-Antarctica postings. You will conduct Surface and Upper Air weather observations at Casey, Davis or Mawson stations, working on a seven-day roster and supporting aviation observations as required.

Role includes pre-deployment assessments, Antarctic training in Melbourne and Hobart, and deployment between late 2027 and early 2028 with postings of 12–15 months. Applicants must meet strict medical and security screenings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised in a time-critical role on a rotating 7 day per week roster.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills sufficient to manage observing operations.
• First Aid qualification HLTAID011 with sufficient validity.
• Current unrestricted manual 'C' class Australian Driver's License.
• Current Australian Passport with at least 6 months validity on Return to Australia.

Responsibilities

• Observe and roster for Surface and Upper Air meteorological observations with timeliness and consistency.
• Monitor local automatic weather station data feeds and log faults with IT operations.
• Assist in delivering work packages and projects as assigned.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders professionally per APS values.
• Perform community duties as requested by the Station Leader.
• Comply with all policies, safety standards and inclusivity requirements.

Skills

Weather observations

Balloon releases

Instrumentation maintenance

Data reporting

Education

Certificate III (AQF Level 3)

Tools

Asset management system

Job description

Bureau of Meteorology seeks Technical Officer Level 2 for Antarctica/ Sub-Antarctica postings. You will conduct Surface and Upper Air weather observations at Casey, Davis or Mawson stations, working on a seven-day roster and supporting aviation observations as required.

Role includes pre-deployment assessments, Antarctic training in Melbourne and Hobart, and deployment between late 2027 and early 2028 with postings of 12–15 months. Applicants must meet strict medical and security screenings.