Regional Director jobs at The Bureau of Meteorology

Company: The Bureau of Meteorology (View Profile)
Location: Australia ,Victoria ,
Job Category: Management
 
Job Description

Regional Director - Victoria

A$114,621 per annum, plus 15.4 % superannuation
Executive Level 2 (Senior Professional Officer Grade A) (Ref: 6001)
Docklands, Melbourne
Ongoing position

The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including drought, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice spanning the Australian region and Antarctic territory, the Bureau provides one of the most fundamental and widely used services of government.

The Bureau contributes to national social, economic, cultural and environmental goals by providing observational, meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic services and by undertaking research into science and environment related issues in support of its operations and services.

The Regional Director - Victoria will be responsible to the Deputy Director (Services) for the management and coordination of the scientific, operational and administrative activities of the Victoria Region.
The applicant must demonstrate a capacity to lead a Regional Office with appropriate range of management skills and strong knowledge in the field of meteorology underpinning professional competence in operational forecasting and analysis. Applicants must hold a degree or diploma of an Australian institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the duties or other comparable qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties to be performed.

Further information about the position can be obtained from Ray Canterford on +613 9669 4217 or email r.canterford@bom.gov.au.

Applications are to be lodged online through the Bureau of Meteorology eRecruit system by the closing date.

For further information on our recruitment process and how to apply refer to our careers website http://www.bom.gov.au/careers/.

Applications close: Thursday 20th January 2011.