Project Delivery Technician

Bureau of Meteorology; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking a Project Delivery Technician to lead the technical delivery of the observing networks sustainment and upgrade program. The role sits within the Infrastructure Delivery team and spans Australia, supporting assets such as automatic weather stations, flood monitoring sensors and other specialised instrumentation.

You will apply advanced practical skills in instrumentation, configuration, installation, troubleshooting and commissioning, and contribute to project

Qualifications

• Experience with instrumentation and field service activities.
• Ability to plan, configure and install observing equipment.
• Knowledge of commissioning, troubleshooting and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the observing networks sustainment and upgrade program.
• Apply instrumentation, configuration, installation, troubleshooting and commissioning skills.
• Contribute to project planning and risk management.
• Undertake workshop preparation and field work to support upgrades and sustainment nationally.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and operational teams for safe, timely delivery.

Skills

Instrumentation

Configuration

Installation

Troubleshooting

Commissioning

Project planning

Risk management

Fieldwork

Job description

This position is responsible for leading the technical delivery of the Bureau’s observing networks annual sustainment and upgrade program. The role sits within the Infrastructure Delivery team and is focused on delivery of sustainment projects for critical observing network assets across Australia. These assets may include, but are not limited to, automatic weather stations, flood monitoring sensors, upper air equipment, communications equipment, space and marine observing systems, and other specialised instrumentation used across various network streams.

The Project Delivery Technician applies advanced practical and technical skills in instrumentation, configuration, installation, troubleshooting and commissioning of observing and monitoring equipment. The role contributes to project planning and risk management, undertakes workshop-based preparation activities and field work to support the delivery of network upgrades and sustainment activities nationally.

Project work varies in scale and complexity across stations and systems, requiring the ability to anticipate operational issues, develop practical solutions, and ensure effective coordination with stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be required to work regularly on site at one of the Bureau’s national technical workshops. This is a hands‑on role involving equipment ordering, dispatch, assembly, system testing, field installation, and commissioning activities at locations across Australia and its territories.

Working within the broader Observing Systems and Operations program, the position reports to a Project Manager – Observing Networks, and collaborates closely with technical specialists, contractors, and operational teams to ensure the safe, timely, and efficient delivery of network sustainment projects.