Technical Officer: Remote Antarctic Weather Observer

Bureau of Meteorology; Sydney; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Meteorology seeks a Technical Officer Level 3 for Antarctica and Sub-Antarctica postings, delivering surface and upper air observations and maintaining meteorological instrumentation at Casey, Davis or Mawson stations. The role operates on a seven-day roster within the Australian Antarctic Program, contributing to aviation forecasting and climate data quality.

Successful applicants will undergo extensive pre-deployment assessments, training, and strict medical and security screening as

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience (ongoing).
• Ability to work unsupervised in a time-critical role on a rotating 7-day roster.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to manage observing operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Surface and Upper Air meteorological observations per station roster.
• Maintain local meteorological instrumentation and ensure continuous data flow.
• Produce monthly reports documenting the state of observations programs at the station.

Job description

Bureau of Meteorology seeks a Technical Officer Level 3 for Antarctica and Sub-Antarctica postings, delivering surface and upper air observations and maintaining meteorological instrumentation at Casey, Davis or Mawson stations. The role operates on a seven-day roster within the Australian Antarctic Program, contributing to aviation forecasting and climate data quality.

Successful applicants will undergo extensive pre-deployment assessments, training, and strict medical and security screening as