At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a small team to conduct weather observations and maintain instruments on a remote island.
- Company: Bureau of Meteorology, dedicated to environmental monitoring and research.
- Benefits: Unique remote work experience, training opportunities, and personal development.
- Other info: Experience life in an isolated environment with a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Live on a stunning island, engage with wildlife, and contribute to important scientific research.
- Qualifications: Technical skills in observations and a resilient, adaptable mindset.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
The bureau's National Observing Operations section maintains a year-round staff presence at Willis Island.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified person, ideally with previous remote work experience, to undertake a remote posting on Willis Island for approximately 6 months as a part of a team of four.
The successful applicant is expected to depart for Willis Island from Cairns in April 2027.
We are also seeking applicants interested in applying for the October 2027 deployment.
Willis Island?is the only permanently inhabited Island in the?
Coral Sea Territory, an external territory of?
Australia, located beyond the?
Great Barrier Reef?in the?
Coral Sea.
The island is located some 450 kilometres east of?
Cairns,?Queensland.
The four bureau staff are the only residents on Willis Island and provisions are resupplied during the staff changeover every six months.
Willis Island?is home to an abundance of?wildlife?particularly birdlife and is an important Green Turtle nesting site.
The Willis Island TO2 will participate in the program of Service at Willis Island which includes, Upper Air Observations, Surface Observations, Instrument maintenance and data quality monitoring.
They will also adhere to the environmental management of Willis Island.
The TO2 on Willis Island will participate in scientific research projects undertaken for other organisations at Willis Island such as Parks Australia the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS).
The Willis Island TO2 is expected to participate in station cleaning and general household duties and actively engage in a local work culture that supports staff to live and work in an isolated environment, they will encourage resilience in other staff and manage relationships with staff and supervisors.
As a member of a small team living and working in an isolated environment, applicants will be assessed on technical experience and competencies, as well as personal resilience and adaptability in this unique living and working environment.
This is an opportunity for the successful applicant to gain experience working in a remote location and promote personal development.
Where required, the bureau will provide relevant training to successful applicants, this may involve travel to Melbourne or other locations prior to departure to Willis Island.
Travel to Willis Island will be by boat and staff will have shared living arrangements during the staff changeover on Willis Island
Technical Officer Level 2 - Willis Island in Hobart employer: Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau of Meteorology is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to Australia's national weather, climate, and water services. With a strong focus on employee growth, collaboration, and a high-performing team culture, staff are empowered to lead innovative planning and asset management initiatives that directly impact the lives of Australians. Located at the heart of Australia's environmental response, employees enjoy a meaningful work experience while benefiting from comprehensive support for professional development and a commitment to resilience and sustainability.
