• The annual base salary (while in Australia) is
  • Level 4 - $94,563– $105,910
  • Level 3 - $84,228– $91,809
  • Level 2 - $66,823– $72,651
• Additional allowances totalling a minimum of $67,000 per annum are payable while working in Antarctica.
• A generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 15.4% will be paid in addition to salary and allowances.
• You will accrue recreation leave at the equivalent of 40 days per annum pro rata whilst in Antarctica. Please note that recreation leave is not available in Antarctica but will be paid out on return to Australia.

The Bureau of Meteorology (The Bureau) are seeking adventurous and suitably qualified people for 12–15 months in a remote posting to Antarctica and Macquarie Island, supporting the Bureau's Surface, and Upper Air Observations programs.

The Bureau's National Observing Operations section maintains a year-round presence at Casey, Davis, Macquarie Island and Mawson stations, with our staff embedded within the Australian Antarctic Program's expeditioner community.

Our work focuses on the provision of raw, high quality meteorological data used in a variety of ways worldwide, including for the production of weather forecasting products and long-term climate research.

Our remote staff undertake manual weather observations and weather balloon releases, and also use real-time data generated by automatic weather stations. In addition, our technicians maintain all of the meteorological instrumentation at their respective station ensuring seamless service performance.

The Bureau of Meteorology's Antarctic Program is integrated into the Australian Antarctic Program’s (AAP) vision is to ensure Antarctica is valued, protected and understood. Working with the AAP provides a unique opportunity to experience Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, while supporting world-leading science. The AAP aims to support expeditioner growth, professionally and personally, with a focus on wellbeing. It strives to employ versatile, proactive and community minded people. Expeditioners will need to contribute to a small team and be resilient as they face the challenges of living in an isolated environment.

For more detailed information about the requirements of the role and the selection process, please see the job description document and link to more information on the application process below.

Eligibility

You must be an Australian citizen to apply.

What we are looking for

Essential - All Levels

To apply for these roles, you must have the skills and licences listed below:

Licences/Qualifications

Provide copies in your application:

• Driver’s licence – Current, unrestricted “C” class (manual) Australian driver’s licence
• Valid Passport – The expiry date of the passport (and any relevant visa) must be at least 6 months beyond the planned end date of your intended stay in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic.
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement
• Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (HLTAID010) must be valid for at least 18 months beyond the date of commencement.
• Provide CPR (HLTAID009) must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of commencement.

Knowledge and experience

• Previous experience working in any one of the below roles:
  • Meteorological observation, or
  • Forecasting, or
  • Another technical role which enables the employee to competently perform the duties at this level will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised in a time critical role on a rotating 7 day per week roster.
• Proven interpersonal skills to work in a diverse team role.
• Demonstrated level of oral and written communication skills sufficient to manage the observing operations program.

Essential - Technical Officer Level 4

To apply for this role, you must have all the Essential skills and licences listed above under Essential - All Levels AND the following:

• A Certificate IV (AQF Level 4 or above) electronics or electrical preferred from an Australian educational institution, OR
• A comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the duties, OR
• Relevant experience and training, which enables the employee to competently perform the duties at this level, OR
• Other comparable qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties.

Desirable - Technical Officer Level 2 & 3

These are not essential to the role but may make you more competitive against other applicants.

Qualifications

• A Certificate III (AQF Level 3 or above) from an Australian educational institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the duties; OR
• Relevant experience and training, which enables the employee to competently perform the duties at this level; OR
• Other comparable qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties.

Experience

• Previous experience working in a meteorological observing, forecasting, or technical role which enables the employee to competently perform the duties at this level will be considered.
• Experience working and living in remote locations.

Desirable - Technical Officer Level 4

This is not essential to the role but may make you more competitive against other applicants.

Experience

• Working and living in remote locations

Contact

For general enquiries, please contact the BOM Recruitment team via email: antarctic.recruitment@bom.gov.au.

Applications will not be accepted via email.

How to apply

1. Read about the essential information for all applicants and life as an expeditioner. This is an overview of the recruitment and selection process.
2. Review the job description. This describes the job and specifies essential qualifications and experience. It also tells you what documents you need to attach to your application.
3. Have your documents ready to attach (e.g., licences, qualifications and current CV/résumé). You must include these to be considered for the job.
4. When you have completed steps 1 to 3 above, click ‘Apply Now’✱ to start your application. Applications will not be accepted via email.