Technical Officer Space Weather

About the role

The successful applicant will work in a cooperative and flexible team environment; be able to self-manage workload and work with limited supervision; have a high level of attention to detail; undertake self-driven learning in solar phenomena and on-the-job training in complex analysis and operation of the solar telescopes; and participate in a minimum of two (2) solar observations shifts per week, commencing about 30 minutes before sunrise or concluding about 20 minutes after sunset.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cooperative and flexible team environment
• Self-manage workload and work with limited supervision
• Have a high level of attention to detail
• Undertake self-driven learning in solar phenomena and on-the-job training in complex analysis and operation of the solar telescopes
• Participate in a minimum of two (2) solar observations shifts per week

Requirements

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Assist in liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including maintaining diplomatic relations with a foreign military to a high standard
• Apply, as necessary, the principles and practices of the various elements of the Bureau's Diversity and Inclusion Statement of Commitment

Qualifications

• Experience with electronics and/or radio systems would be highly regarded

Skills

• Ability to self-manage workload and work with limited supervision
• High level of attention to detail
• Self-driven learning in solar phenomena and on-the-job training in complex analysis and operation of the solar telescopes
• Participation in a minimum of two (2) solar observations shifts per week

Benefits

• Cooperative and flexible team environment
• Opportunity to learn and operate advanced solar telescopes
• Support from experienced colleagues and the Bureau of Meteorology

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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