Defence Meteorologist

Defence Weather Services (DWS) is the primary provider of environmental intelligence to the national security agencies, specifically the Department of Defence and the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Services provided by DWS enhance Australia's national security agenda through the provision of weather, climate and oceanographic forecasts/data, real-time observations, meteorological training and professional advice to assist decision-making and planning for ADF operations and activities. Defence Meteorologists – Military Aviation provide timely and valuable meteorological information to ADF aviation units, contributing to safe operations and operational advantage for ADF aviators. Defence Meteorologists work in a dynamic and customer focused environment and as such, building and maintaining close working relationships with colleagues and ADF personnel is essential. Working under forecast policy, the Defence Meteorologist will prepare and issue aviation forecasts and warnings specific to ADF requirements, maintain a meteorological watch and amendment service, provide professional advice and weather briefings and take meteorological observations. Confidence in making independent meteorological decisions will be required, together with the ability to know when and how to reach out for support. Defence Meteorologist – Military Aviation roles are shift-based and generally contained to weekdays during military flying hours. Occasional weekend work may be required and travel to other Defence Weather Services Offices (DWSO) for leave relief or to support military exercises will be required on occasion. These 2-4 week deployments provide an excellent opportunity for practical professional development. The successful applicant will be required to work from the relevant Defence Weather Services Office (DWSO), which is located at the respective ADF airbase. As a member of a small office the successful applicant needs to be able to work independently while contributing to the overall responsibilities of the DWSO. Excellent communication, problem solving and time management skills will be required, as will a high level of resilience. Working at a defence base has its advantages. For starters the successful applicant will be afforded all standard 'Defence APS' privileges while on base, such as the use of base facilities (mess hall, gym etc) and free parking near the office. Relocation will be supported as will a reasonable amount of temporary accommodation, prior to you finding something more permanent. You will get to know the Defence personnel you support and within our team there are many examples of friendships and support networks formed this way. The successful applicant will need to attain and maintain at least a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Security Clearance, an Aerodrome Meteorological Forecaster (AMF) competency and the Aerodrome Meteorological Observer (AMO) certification. These can be obtained once successful. #J-18808-Ljbffr