Defence jobs

• Executive Level 1, Ongoing
• $115,443 - $125,832 Per annum + 15.4% super
• Amberley Defence Weather Service Office, QLD

Defence Weather Services (DWS) is the primary provider of environmental intelligence to 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.

The successful applicant will be required to work from the Amberley Defence Weather Services Office (DWSO) at RAAF Base Amberley, which is located near Ipswich, QLD. RAAF Base Amberley is home to a range of Air Combat Group (ACG) and Air Mobility Group (AMG) squadrons and their engineering and logistical support units. Supported squadrons operate a range of aircraft including F/A-18 Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler, C-27J Spartan, Airbus KC-30A and the C-17 Globemaster.

As the senior officer on-site, the successful applicant will be required to lead and coordinate the operations of the DWSO to facilitate effective decision support services to the ADF. The successful applicant will be responsible for building capability in a small team environment and for developing and managing a range of customer relationships within the Bureau and the ADF. Excellent communication, problem solving and time management skills will be required, as will a high level of resilience. Management of staff and administrative functions is also an important part of the role.

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.
DWSO Defence Meteorologist roles are shift based and generally contained to weekdays during military flying hours. Occasional weekend and/or public holiday work will be required and travel to other DWSO sites for leave relief or to support military exercises may be required.

The successful applicant will need to attain and maintain at least a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Security Clearance, an Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster (AMF) competency and the Aerodrome Meteorological Observer (AMO) certification. These can be obtained once successful.