At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct weather observations and maintain instruments at a remote station.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at the Giles weather station.
- Benefits: Accommodation provided, fresh food deliveries, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and resilience building in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Experience life in a unique remote location while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Technical experience and adaptability in isolated environments.
The bureau's National Observing Operations section maintains a year-round staff presence at Giles weather station.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified person, ideally with previous remote work experience to undertake a remote posting at Giles for approximately 6 months as part of a team of three.
The successful applicant will be expected to depart for Giles in March 2027.
We are also seeking applicants interested in applying for the September 2027 deployment.
Giles is located in the Rawlinson Ranges about 750km WSW of Alice Springs, just over the Western Australian border on the fringe of the Gibson dessert and 330km West of Uluru.
The station was named in honour of Ernest Giles, who explored the area in the 1870's.
The Giles weather station is located on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, and the Warakurna Community is located nearby.
Possession of alcohol is prohibited on Ngaanyatjarra lands.
Staff accommodation is provided at Giles weather station, and provisions of fresh food are delivered to station fortnightly.
The Giles TO2 is responsible for undertaking the program of Service at Giles weather Station which includes Upper Air Observations, Surface Observations, Instrument maintenance and data quality monitoring.
They will engage with internal and external stakeholders such as the Adelaide Hub, Warakurna community, local service providers and the many tourists that visit the Giles Weather Station.
The Giles 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, and this may involve travel to Melbourne or other locations prior to departure for Giles.
- Staff accommodation is provided at Giles weather station
- provisions of fresh food are delivered to station fortnightly
- Where required, the bureau will provide relevant training to successful applicants, and this may involve travel to Melbourne or other locations prior to departure for Giles
Technical Officer Level 2-Giles in Canberra employer: UM for BOM
UM for BOM offers unique opportunities for remote work in stunning locations such as Willis Island and Giles, providing employees with a chance to engage with nature while contributing to vital climate and weather monitoring efforts. The company fosters a collaborative work environment with small teams, ensuring that staff members can develop their skills and gain valuable experience in the field. With a focus on strategic leadership and multi-agency collaboration, UM for BOM supports professional growth and resilience in its workforce.
