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Applicant Details

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Title

First Name * Mandatory

Last Name * Mandatory

Preferred name (format: first name, last name) * Mandatory

Address * Mandatory

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Suburb/Town * Mandatory

State/Territory * Mandatory

Postcode * Mandatory

Country: * Mandatory

Phone Number * Mandatory

Preferred Contact Method * Mandatory

Employment Details

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Current employment * Mandatory

Current APS Agency * Mandatory

AGS number * Mandatory

Employment status

Employment status Employment status , Ongoing Employment status , Non-ongoing Employment status , Labour hire Employment status , Contractor/vendor

Current non-ongoing end date

Acceptable Date Format (D D/M M M/Y Y Y Y)

Substantive classification * Mandatory

Actual classification * Mandatory

Do you hold a security clearance? * Mandatory

Have you received a redundancy benefit from an APS Agency in the last 12 months? * Mandatory

Have you received a redundancy benefit from an APS Agency in the last 12 months? Have you received a redundancy benefit from an APS Agency in the last 12 months? * Mandatory , Yes Have you received a redundancy benefit from an APS Agency in the last 12 months? * Mandatory , No

Date redundancy took effect * Mandatory

Acceptable Date Format (D D/M M M/Y Y Y Y)

Have you been formally advised that you are identified as an 'excess employee' within the APS? * Mandatory

Have you been formally advised that you are identified as an 'excess employee' within the APS? Have you been formally advised that you are identified as an 'excess employee' within the APS? * Mandatory , Yes Have you been formally advised that you are identified as an 'excess employee' within the APS? * Mandatory , No

Within the past 5 years have you been found to have breached the APS Code of Conduct? * Mandatory

Within the past 5 years have you been found to have breached the APS Code of Conduct? Within the past 5 years have you been found to have breached the APS Code of Conduct? * Mandatory , Yes Within the past 5 years have you been found to have breached the APS Code of Conduct? * Mandatory , No

Provide a brief summary * Mandatory

Which APS Agency were you employed? * Mandatory

Within the past 5 years have you been subject to formal performance improvement process within the APS? * Mandatory

Within the past 5 years have you been subject to formal performance improvement process within the APS? Within the past 5 years have you been subject to formal performance improvement process within the APS? * Mandatory , Yes Within the past 5 years have you been subject to formal performance improvement process within the APS? * Mandatory , No

Provide a brief summary * Mandatory

Which APS Agency were you employed? * Mandatory

Citizenship & Work Right Status

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I consent to the Bureau of Meteorology to conduct any pre-employment screening it considers necessary. I understand that the Bureau may use third parties to assist with pre-employment screening and I confirm that my consent extends to such third parties.

I consent to undergo pre-employment screening * Mandatory

I consent to undergo pre-employment screening I consent to undergo pre-employment screening * Mandatory , Yes I consent to undergo pre-employment screening * Mandatory , No

Citizenship status * Mandatory

Visa type (Sub class) * Mandatory

Expiry date * Mandatory

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Country of issue * Mandatory

Education Details

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Highest Education Level * Mandatory

Highest Qualification Obtained * Mandatory

What year did you complete this qualification

What was the main field of study for this qualification? * Mandatory

What was the secondary field of study for this qualification? (if applicable)

Where was this qualification obtained? * Mandatory

Equity & Diversity

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The Bureau of Meteorology supports workplace diversity and inclusion. Our recruitment process aims to remove barriers to employment opportunities by maximising accessibility for all our applicants.

Gender:

Gender: Gender: , Female Gender: , Male Gender: , Non-binary Gender: , Choose not to specify

Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? * Mandatory

Do you identify as having a culturally and linguistically diverse background * Mandatory

Do you speak a language other than English? * Mandatory

If yes, specify * Mandatory

Country of Birth * Mandatory

Do you identify as a person with a disability? * Mandatory

The Bureau of Meteorology participates in the APS RecruitAbility scheme, which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability.

Click here for further information on the RecruitAbility scheme.

Do you wish to opt into the RecruitAbility scheme? * Mandatory

Do you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process? * Mandatory

Describe the reasonable adjustments required. If you wish to discuss contact our Recruitment team on 03 9669 4401. * Mandatory

Advertising Source

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How did you find out about this vacancy? * Mandatory

Complete Application

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Upload your resume (Word/PDF format up to 3 MB per document) * Mandatory

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This is an optional field and can be used in support of your application eg. Cover Letter. Additional files uploaded should not exceed size 3MB.

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Supports and builds productive working relationships both internal and external

Resilience and temperament to live, work, support and co-operate with other officers as part of a small team in an isolated and remote environment, socially and professionally.
Communicates clearly, proactively, listens, understands, and adapts to audience and negotiates confidently and is supportive of all team members.
Self-disciplined with a willingness and ability to manage and participate in general domestic and station duties including cooking, cleaning, instrument and building maintenance in accordance with station routines.

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Relevant Qualifications and Experience

Demonstrates relevant knowledge, applicable skills and expertise to maintain and support meteorological composite observing networks including the Bureau's electronic and electromechanical equipment and maintenance requirements, asset management in a Marine Reserve and data quality for;
- DWSR 2502C Radar including PC based, Signal Processing system
- Upper Air Monitoring systems, including Digicora III, RBL
- Surface Observations systems, including AWS
- Hydrogen generation, including HOGEN, Gas store
- Communication systems, including satellite, radio (VHF & UHF Marine Radio), IP networks and telephone systems
- Office equipment, including computers, printers, scanners
Demonstrate relevant knowledge of facility equipment and systems and their maintenance requirements on a remote station in a Marine Reserve, in particular;
- Power Generation systems including Hino motors with Stanford alternators and supplementary solar power array
- Air conditioning Systems, including chillers, FCUs and fresh air system
- Hydraulic Services, including Desalination, Fresh and Saltwater supplies, Sanitary system
- Refrigeration/Freezer Units
- Fire/Smoke Monitoring Systems

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Diversity and Inclusion

Demonstrated knowledge and temperament for working in a remote isolated community
Proven commitment to apply the principles and practices of Work Health and Safety and Environment, Diversity and Inclusion, Participative Workplace Practices, APS Values and Code of Conduct

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Supports Strategic Direction

Demonstrated ability to harness information, show judgement and self-awareness, identify and allocate resources to meet operational and organisational requirements
Thinks strategically and supports shared purpose and direction

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Achieves results

Ability to follow direction, manage tasks and schedule work according to competing priorities and manage workloads including resolving complex and routine issues
Applies and builds professional expertise
Responds positively to change
Takes responsibility for managing workloads to achieve results

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Displays personal drive and integrity

Demonstrates public service professionalism and probity
Engages with risk and shows personal courage
Commits to action
Promotes and adopts a positive and balanced approach to work
Demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development

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It is ideal for at least one referee to have been your direct manager in the past two years. If you are unable to include your direct manager as a referee kindly provide reasons in the comments box.

Referee 1 Details

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Telephone (including area code/country code if applicable)* Mandatory
Email Address* Mandatory
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Referee 2 Details

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Please feel free to provide any additional comments regarding contacting referees.

Declaration

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A Merit Pool may be established for this selection process. If you are placed in a merit pool, you may be considered for a similar vacancy across the Australian Public Service.

I give permission for my details to be included in a merit pool. * Mandatory

I give permission for my details to be included in a merit pool. I give permission for my details to be included in a merit pool. * Mandatory , Yes I give permission for my details to be included in a merit pool. * Mandatory , No

I submit my application in good faith and declare that all information in my application is true and complete. I understand that providing false or misleading information, or otherwise failing to be honest in my application, may result in me being found unsuitable for employment or leading to disciplinary action including potential dismissal in relation to my employment with the Australian Public Service in the event my application is successful. I submit my application in good faith and declare that all information in my application is true and complete. I understand that providing false or misleading information, or otherwise failing to be honest in my application, may result in me being found unsuitable for employment or leading to disciplinary action including potential dismissal in relation to my employment with the Australian Public Service in the event my application is successful. * Mandatory , Yes

The Bureau of Meteorology acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

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