Radar Systems Engineer: Field Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Bureau of Meteorology; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Meteorology in Melbourne seeks a Radar Mechanical Technical Officer to support radar fleet operations, maintenance and problem solving. You will work under supervision in the Operational Technology and Engineering (OTE) Section to ensure equipment meets performance and safety standards.

Key duties include identifying obsolescence, developing solutions, coordinating with vendors and field staff, and providing remote or on-site support.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work within a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in prioritising and managing numerous concurrent tasks.
• Strong communication and liaison skills.
• Enthusiasm and drive.
• Experience in maintenance and support of mechanical systems in an operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand mechanical systems, their operation, maintenance and performance monitoring.
• Provide phone and remote support to field staff for maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manage fielded equipment to ensure it remains operational and meets user requirements.
• Translate high level goals into actionable plans and decisions.
• Improve radar system maintenance and operation procedures.
• Travel up to 25% domestically to install, upgrade and return equipment to service.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and influence team work.
• Exercise financial delegation in line with bureau policies including Commonwealth Card usage.
• Mentor technical staff and allocate resources to deliver results.
• Ensure compliance with requirements, policy, and regulatory frameworks.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation in operations and safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Communication

Enthusiasm

Mechanical maintenance

Tools

Radar equipment

Job description

The Bureau of Meteorology in Melbourne seeks a Radar Mechanical Technical Officer to support radar fleet operations, maintenance and problem solving. You will work under supervision in the Operational Technology and Engineering (OTE) Section to ensure equipment meets performance and safety standards.

Key duties include identifying obsolescence, developing solutions, coordinating with vendors and field staff, and providing remote or on-site support.