Manager National Observing Operations

Executive Level 2 Upper, Ongoing
$154,800 - $165,263 + 15.4% super
Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney
We are seeking a highly talented and motivated Senior Manager to lead the Bureau's National Observing Operations. This position will be working in the Observing Systems and Operations (OSO) Program in the Data and Digital Group (DDG). This is an exciting leadership role, responsible for the management and coordination of observational systems and services to the Bureau of Meteorology.
The portfolio of responsibility embraces a complex composite observing network comprising diverse measurement platforms and technical infrastructure deployed nationally and aligned to international standards. This position is primarily responsible and accountable for the delivery of the field components of the Bureau's Observations Systems & Operations program, spanning meteorological, hydrological, space weather and environmental observations, and managing change across the network through implementing the operational aspects of the Bureau’s Observing System Strategy.
You report directly to the General Manager, Observing Systems and Operations. This position is responsible for the overarching management of the Bureau’s field operations workforce, distributed nationally across eight Observing Operations Hubs and several staffed field offices. The hubs are operational centres located in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin and Cairns. Nationally, the operational workforce comprises more than 200 technical officers, who execute over 1500 missions a year in remote and harsh environments.
The role works closely with(OSO and DDG Asset, Business, Project, and Engineering specialist groups to deliver services at defined service levels in support of the Bureau's Strategic Objectives.
This position requires highly developed skills in leading national teams under pressure and the ability to work in critical national operational environments which are highly dynamic and where priorities are critical and where change is frequent, often in short and/ or shifting time frames.
To be successful you will have:
A proven ability to work as a member of a nationally distributed leadership team thinking strategically and planning for the future.
High-level management experience leading a diverse range of staff across a wide national and international geographic area,
High-level liaison and experience with Senior Executive and Leadership teams across a diverse enterprise context including media, parliamentary, science and engineering teams.
Driving the efficient operation of all the observing networks at a national scale. Proven record of delivering outcomes and proactively taking the initiative during periods of national crisis events.
Critical incident response and management.
The development, management, and delivery of the annual operational plan for the National Observing Operations Team and leadership of business development activities
Strong and proven history leading a safety focused culture and the ability to develop and support quality working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (both internal and external) to respond to needs, manage expectations, and solve problems.
Extensive experience and a strong understanding of the coordination and delivery of operational activities to defined service levels and agreements across a range of networks and functions.
Ability to clearly articulate risks and issues to the senior executive teams
Management of the National Observing Operations budget, staffing and other resources
Outstanding communication, influencing, people and resilience skills
A proven ability to work in a team environment, to lead and develop people, and encourage flexibility and innovationRole responsibilities
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