Aviation Meteorologist

Note: This description is provided for the Aviation Meteorologist role with Bureau of Meteorology in Brisbane or Melbourne. The base pay range is provided separately and may vary by skills and experience.

Base pay range

A$94,563.00/yr - A$105,910.00/yr

Aviation Meteorologist

Locations: Brisbane and Melbourne

Aviation Meteorological Services provides the aviation industry with specialised meteorological services contributing to efficient and effective aviation operations within the Australian Flight Information Region and the Asia-Pacific Region.

We are seeking motivated meteorologists to join the Aviation Operations Delivery Team, based in either the Brisbane or Melbourne Aviation Forecasting Centres (AFC) including the Hazardous Weather Unit (HWU).

Products and services while working in the role will vary over time, depending on the skills and experience. Successful applicants working in Melbourne can also gain further experience while providing services and creating products as part of the Hazardous Weather Unit (HWU).

The role requires the Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists (BIP-M) qualification as a minimum, and one year\'s experience in an operational meteorological service delivery environment is desirable. In keeping with current Quality Management requirements, a requirement to maintain an Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster competency, and additionally for the HWU role, Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre Forecaster competency. Training and certification will be provided to successful applicants if required.

• The Aviation Meteorologist is responsible for maintaining a suite of products and services for aviation users and will prepare and issue the following products as required:
  • TAF
  • GAF
  • AIRMET
  • SIGMET
  • Aerodrome Weather Briefing
  • Wind Shear Warnings
  • Aerodrome Warnings
  • Ditching Reports
  • Search and Rescue forecasts
  • FIFOR
• As part of a team, contribute to the development of forecast policy and collaborate with other meteorologists to ensure the provision of a consistent suite of services.
• Produce and issue forecasts and warnings from the Brisbane or Melbourne AFC for low-level aviation clients, including forecasts for international airports.
• Liaise with customers and service partners and provide briefing services to support decision-making.
• Melbourne HWU role includes opportunities to work in the VAAC and to monitor volcanic activity and issue advisories as required; participate in SIGMET collaboration trials with neighbouring agencies and contribute to World Area Forecast Centre predictions.
• Contribute to the list of HWU products, including Volcanic Ash Advisory/Volcanic Ash Graphic, VA Graphical Daily Activity Summary, SIGWX charts, SIGMETs for Antarctic flights, and Area QNH.
• Develop skills in scientific, technical, professional and personal areas by attaining forecasting competencies, learning customer requirements, contributing to aviation projects, and participating in the performance development scheme.
• Mentor more junior staff as experience allows, providing guidance on forecasting and customer requirements.

• Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists (BIP-M) qualification as a minimum.
• One year of experience in an operational meteorological service delivery environment is desirable.
• Maintain Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster competency; HWU role may require VAAC competencies.
• Training and certification will be provided if required.

Shift work is required for this role, as are regular periods off the roster to assist in projects or customer engagement activities to improve the effectiveness of Aviation Meteorological Services.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 9 October 2025

For further information please review the position description on

https://bomcareers.nga.net.au/cp/