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What this job is
A meteorologist collects, analyses, and interprets atmospheric and weather data to produce forecasts, warnings, and climate assessments for public safety, aviation, agriculture, and emergency management. They operate specialised monitoring equipment, process satellite and radar imagery, and apply meteorological models to predict weather patterns and detect severe weather phenomena. Their work directly supports decision-making by the Bureau of Meteorology, aviation authorities, emergency services, and industry sectors dependent on accurate weather intelligence.
Pay
A$1,848 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Digital Literacycore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Report Writingcore
- Reporting and Analyticscore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Advise aircraft in hazardous conditions
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Carry out meteorological research
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Incident Reporting
- Microsoft Excel Data Management
- Power BI Reporting and Dashboards
- Process Documentation
- Regulatory and Legislative Awareness
- Team Collaboration