Director of Meteorology and Chief Executive Officer, Bureau of Meteorology

The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking a Director of Meteorology and CEO to lead its innovative service delivery and science-based organization in Canberra, Australia. The role requires exceptional strategic leadership and management skills in a complex, technology-driven environment. The successful candidate will engage with various stakeholders to enhance meteorological services and ensure organizational performance while committing to high standards of governance and community impact.
About the Bureau of Meteorology

The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia’s national weather, climate and water information agency. It contributes to national social, economic, cultural and environmental goals by providing meteorological, hydrological, climatological and oceanographic services enabled by world leading science, technology and engineering.

For more information about us please visit our website.

About the role

As Director of Meteorology and Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Meteorology, reporting to the Minister for the Environment and Water, you will head an internationally significant and innovative service delivery and science-based organisation. You will lead the Bureau to meet the evolving needs of the Australian community for trusted, reliable and responsive weather, water, climate, ocean and space weather services.

To succeed in this role, you will have proven outstanding strategic leadership, management and operational service delivery skills in a complex, technology intensive, geographically distributed, science-based organisation. You will be a change leader with the professional experience to effectively apply complex science and technology to deliver outcomes for the Bureau's diverse set of customers, partners and stakeholders. Your judgement and communication skills will enable you to engage effectively with local communities and a wide range of national and international stakeholders from government, science, industry, non-government organisations and academia.

If you are committed to delivering impact and value for the Australian community through the application of services enabled by world leading science and technology, we invite you to apply for this role. Join our team and contribute to one of the world's most respected meteorological agencies. Remuneration for this role is set by the Remuneration Tribunal, under the determination for full-time office holders.

Selection criteria and requirements of the role:
• Demonstrates high level leadership in meteorology or other scientific disciplines will be highly valued
• Delivers high-quality customer service and responsiveness
• Understands and effectively applies complex technology to improve organisational performance and manage change
• Engages with communities to understand their needs and enhance service delivery
• Demonstrates high level leadership and vision
• sets a strategic vision and inspires others to achieve this
• innovative in dealing with issues
• articulates a clear direction for their organisation
• Manages large and/or complex operations
• achieves results within the context of organisational and/or Government policy
• strong people management skills
• strong financial management, ensuring efficient, effective and ethical use of resources
• understanding of and commitment to quality organisational governance
• Works with others to meet objectives
• operates collaboratively with others to meet organisational objectives
• cultivates productive relationships
• listens to people and values different perspectives
• High level of judgement
• Demonstrates a high standard of professional and personal integrity and capacity to promote these in an organisation.

Position Eligibility Requirements

Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Australian Public Service (APS), you must be an Australian citizen (with limited exceptions).

Security Clearance - this position requires a Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process may include health, character and security checks.

How to apply

Before applying, please obtain selection documentation by emailing admin@amandaorourke.com.au quoting Ref No 1164 in the subject line.

Closing date

Applications close at 11:59pm AEST on Sunday, 8 June 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person