Climate Risk Insights & Forecasts Analyst

environmentjobs.com; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Meteorology seeks a Climate Risk Analyst to deliver climate risk analyses by integrating hazard, exposure and vulnerability data for decision-makers across Australia. You will translate complex modelling outputs into practical guidance and support national climate risk products and services.

In collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, you will develop projections for demographics, vulnerability and the built environment to inform policy, planning, resilience and adaptation

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret climate, environmental, economic, socioeconomic and built environment projections to identify current and emerging climate risks.
• Contribute to the development and application of methodologies, frameworks and analytical approaches for assessing climate risk and impacts to communities and the economy, including applying statistical modelling and scenario analysis to evaluate current and future climate risks.
• Apply appropriate quality assurance and data governance standards to ensure the integrity and reliability of analyses and outputs.
• Prepare high-quality reports, technical papers, briefing materials, user guidance and presentations.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, practical and accessible guidance for decision-makers and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the development of climate risk products and services that support policy, planning, resilience and adaptation outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the Bureau, Australian Climate Service partners and external stakeholders.
• Build productive relationships with subject matter experts and data providers to support integrated climate risk assessments.
• Contribute to project planning, delivery and continuous improvement activities.
• Comply with all Bureau work health and safety policies and procedures and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others.
• Demonstrate the APS Values, Code of Conduct and the Bureau's commitment to diversity, inclusion and respectful workplace behaviours.

Job description

The Bureau of Meteorology seeks a Climate Risk Analyst to deliver climate risk analyses by integrating hazard, exposure and vulnerability data for decision-makers across Australia. You will translate complex modelling outputs into practical guidance and support national climate risk products and services.

In collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, you will develop projections for demographics, vulnerability and the built environment to inform policy, planning, resilience and adaptation