Water Accounts Lead

Water Accounts Lead – Bureau of Meteorology

Provided pay range

This range is provided by Bureau of Meteorology. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$115,443.00/yr - A$125,832.00/yr

Water Accounts Lead

Job reference number 60019362

Information for applicants

The role is ongoing and located in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane. Other capital city office locations may be considered. Information about the position, including eligibility, selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Bureau of Meteorology's Careers page at the Bureau of Meteorology Careers site.

Applications close at 11:30pm AEST Sunday 28 September 2025

Enquiries about the position can be directed to Team Leader, Commonwealth Water Partnerships. Email: water@bom.gov.au

About the Bureau

We are Australia's weather, climate, water, oceans and space weather agency. Our work touches the lives of all Australians every day.

Our products and services include observations, forecasts, warnings, analysis and advice. They cover Australia's atmosphere, water, oceans and space environments.

The Bureau operates under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007, and fulfils Australia's international obligations under World Meteorological Organization conventions and related treaties.

Read the Bureau of Meteorology Strategy 2022–27 to learn more about our organisation and work.

Position overview

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative professional to join the Bureau's Water Section to help shape the next chapter of the National Water Account (NWA), building on its strong foundations to enhance its relevance, accessibility, and impact. The Water Section focuses on increasing the value and impact the Bureau delivers to its customers, with a focus on supporting the Commonwealth Government, and State and Territory lead water policy agencies and large water utilities.

We are looking for someone who understands the power of water data in informing national priorities, thrives in partnership environments, and can translate complex information into meaningful insights. If you're excited by the opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant product and help guide its future direction, we'd love to hear from you.

Role description

As the Water Accounts Lead you will:

• Contribute to national water data priorities that improve information availability.
• Work closely with other Commonwealth Government agencies, such as the Australian Bureau of Statistics, to support meaningful water information sharing across domains.
• Coordinate activities across the Bureau to support enhancements to water reporting.
• Work within the Bureau to ensure the best water information outcomes, focusing on water information reporting.
• Lead the uplift of water information products and services, such as the National Water Account.
• Engage with customers and partners to support products and services that enable impactful decisions.
• Lead engagement activities and discuss data concepts with a range of experts and non-experts, identify opportunities for improvement and deliver projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new role. The ideal candidate will have a growth mindset, embrace innovation and new ways of working, and actively support a psychologically safe environment that enables everyone to participate.

Role responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Lead initiatives that enhance the Bureau's products and services, particularly related to national water information reporting (e.g., National Water Account refresh).
• Collaborate with agencies and customers to support water information data sharing, alignment of definitions, and interoperability.
• Represent the Bureau in interagency working groups and national forums related to water information.
• Gather, analyse and share customer requirements and develop opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation in water information practices.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key partners and internal stakeholders to understand customer needs and realise benefits.
• Support key program initiatives and priorities for the Bureau's Water Section and undertake other duties as required.
• Support broader Agriculture and Water Program or Bureau activities as needed.
• Commit to APS Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct, and support diversity and inclusion.
• Comply with all Bureau work health and safety policies and procedures, and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others.

Mandatory qualifications

• A degree or diploma from an Australian educational institution, or a comparable overseas qualification relevant to the duties.

Merit pool

The selection process will establish a merit pool that may be used to fill similar positions within 18 months.

How to apply

Applications can be lodged through the Bureau of Meteorology Careers site. Your application will include a resume, two referees, and an 800-word pitch addressing:

• Position overview
• Job responsibilities
• Selection criteria
• Relevant sections of the Integrated Leadership System (ILS) and APS work level standards

Note: The content above reflects the requirements and expectations of the Water Accounts Lead role as presented by the Bureau of Meteorology.

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