Salary

$80,902 to $110,623

Opportunity Type

Full-Time

Opportunity Status

Ongoing

APS Classification

Executive Level 1

Closing Date

19/08/2020

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Posted05/08/2020

Bureau of Meteorology

Manager Surface Network Operations

Docklands VIC

Surface Network Operations is part of the Observing Networks Service Management (ONSM) Team. ONSM sits within National Observing Operations which is part of the Bureau', s Observing Systems &, Operations program.

The Role is responsible for managing the Surface Network Operations Team, which provides National Coordination of the operation of the Surface Observations Networks throughout Australia and its Territories. This team provides a focal point for the Surface Network Leads in each of the Observing Operations Hubs. The observing network features instruments and sensors that enable observation of meteorological parameters at or near the surface of the Earth. These networks include land-based Automatic Weather Stations (AWS), AWS for specific sectors (https://e.g., marine, aviation, defence), manual observations by Bureau and cooperative observers, and rainfall sites.

The ideal candidate will possess sound team management ability with a high degree of communication skills and technical expertise in Meteorological Surface Observing equipment technology

The key duties of the position include:

The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
1. Complying with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.
2. Collaborate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders/partners to ensure optimal Surface Observations Network data delivery.
3. Management of the annual operating plans, Surface Network Operations budget, staffing and other resources.
4. With a focus on Service Delivery, measure and report on key success indicators that reflect the performance of the Surface Observations Network. A monthly report on Network Performance is pivotal to this responsibility.
5. Development of Service Improvement Plans that will increase the reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness of Surface Network Observing Systems.
6. Leadership of business development activities in conjunction with the Bureau', s Business Solutions group.
7. High-level liaison with the OSO Executive and leadership team, media, and stakeholders.
8. Contribute to the management and development of OSO', s relationships with external agencies.
9. The capacity to lead and manage your team while developing capabilities, encouraging career development, and embedding professionalism.
10. Identify, coordinate, and schedule training requirements for your team, and implement staff development opportunities in support of succession planning.
11. Provide support to Bureau projects &, engineering teams including implementation and commissioning assistance where required.
12. Provide administration and input to the Bureau', s asset management tool.
13. Co-ordinate remote support and provide ongoing logistical support to the Surface Observations Network operations.
14. Provide support to ensure compliance with environmental management plans, WH&, S compliance and other legislature requirements as required.

Eligibility

A degree or diploma of an Australian educational institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the duties, OR other comparable qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose

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