Technical Officer, Level 2 Antarctica
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Engineering
Research Scientist, Environmental Compliance & Protection, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
We are seeking adventurous and suitably qualified people for 12-19 months in a remote posting to Antarctica, 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, 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.
Immediate Supervisor:
Bureau's Remote Operations Lead South (Pos. No )
As a Technical Officer Level 2 Weather Observer, you will help deliver the Bureau's highly regarded Surface and Upper Air Observations program at your respective station. You will work according to a seven-day roster with your team, observing and recording various characteristics of the Antarctic meteorology. Depending on which station you are deployed to, you may also support the maintenance or delivery of external parties' programs, such as the CSIRO's Clean Air sampling.
You will play a vital role in supporting Bureau Forecasting services throughout aviation activities. You will be required to perform Aviation Observations to support fixed and rotary wing air operations within the area of your assigned station.
As a Weather Observer, you will use the Bureau's asset management system to document and report on any service outages affecting the Bureau's systems at your station.
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