Energy & Resources Project Manager

Overview

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The role is ongoing and located in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane. Other capital city office locations may be considered.

Pay and eligibility

This pay 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

Job reference numbers 60018869 & 60018382

Information for applicants

The position details, eligibility, selection criteria and application instructions are available on the Bureau of Meteorology Careers page. Applications close at 11:30pm AEST Thursday 25th September 2025.

Enquiries about the position can be directed to Steve Duggan – General Manager Energy & Resources.

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. We operate under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007 and participate in international meteorological commitments.

Position overview

The Energy & Resources (E&R) Program is responsible for delivering $335m of impact and value to improve safety, reliability, resilience and productivity of the energy and resources sectors in Australia and the Asia-Pacific Region.

We are seeking an experienced project manager to plan, manage and deliver key project outcomes within the E&R Program in accordance with the Bureau Delivery Model.

The Project Manager, E&R, will work under the direction of the Projects Team Lead to deliver projects delivering impact and value to the energy and resources sectors. Projects will involve collaboration across several Bureau Programs, including management of technical input from areas such as the Data and Digital Group, Research and operational forecasting. The Project Manager will tailor project management methodologies under the guidance of the Bureau's Enterprise Portfolio Management Office.

The ideal candidate thrives in a team-based workplace, is dedicated to achieving outcomes using effective and efficient methods, can communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders, has advanced project management skills and understands how to tailor processes to suit each project's characteristics to ensure appropriate control.

Role responsibilities

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

• Plan and drive the delivery of projects, managing all delivery aspects including financial and resource forecasts, and supporting team performance.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to manage risks and issues and deliver project outcomes.
• Maintain project artefacts following prescribed standards and contribute to governance standards, processes and templates.
• Ensure the Bureau's Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion is applied in the work area.
• Comply with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and take reasonable care for health and safety of yourself and others.

Mandatory qualifications

A degree or diploma from an Australian educational institution, or a comparable overseas qualification appropriate to the duties; OR other comparable qualifications appropriate 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 page. Your application should include a resume, contact details for two referees and an 800-word pitch that considers:

• position overview
• job responsibilities
• selection criteria
• relevant sections of the Integrated Leadership System (ILS) and APS work level standards

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration and Government Relations Services

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Perth, Melbourne, and Brisbane locations are shown above; additional locations may be considered.

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