Address The Research to Operations Program (R2O) program was established in 2020 to accelerate operational improvements in the Bureau's numerical environmental and weather prediction (NEWP) capabilities. R2O provides the development pathway to operationalise NEWP models and post-processing systems centred on the high-performance computing (HPC) production environment. R2O sits within the Science and Innovation Group (SIG) and is an integral component of the Bureau's customer-centric model of resilient national operations.
Systems Integration (SI) is a highly technical team within the Value and Quality section of R2O. The SI team design and develop data solutions that interlock with HPC and large-volume operational model outputs. The team is R2O's custodian for technological approaches to post-processing and standardisation of gridded dataset services. SI activities are closely aligned with ongoing developments in NEWP and the Bureau's operational patterns and are a crucial link in realising the benefits of the Bureau's Research and Development Plan 2020-2030.
As Team Leader for SI you will have a unique opportunity to provide leadership and direction to an expanding multidisciplinary team of scientific specialists. You will foster an inclusive team culture and drive excellence in solution development and software practice. Shaping and nurturing internal collaboration relationships across the Bureau will be a crucial to effectively marshalling expertise to deliver operational outcomes. You will draw on professional judgement to balance guiding technical matters with engaging with strategic influence to deliver SI solutions that best support the Bureau's weather, climate, water and marine services.
The key duties of the position include:As Team Leader for SI you will be responsible for managing a small and technical team engaged in a diverse set of development activities closely connected to the Bureau's HPC operational NEWP environment. You will be responsible for leading teamwork practices and ensuring the team software development methods contribute to wider organisational programs of modernisation. You will be accountable for shaping SI solutions within the scope of the R2O Program Plan, and for delivering a unified approach that utilises enterprise data management and API capabilities You will be responsible for building the competency and guiding professional development of members of the SI team.
A day in this role might include:
Preparing plans and briefs that effectively influence the direction of SI solution development to best suit the evolving HPC production environment.
Coordinating SI software task allocation and review practices across collaboration platforms including github and gitlab.
Leading work on complex process workflows and scientific software development.
Consulting with diverse internal stakeholders across the Bureau both in person and via video.
Providing detailed technical leadership for a specialist team adopting changes in software management practices.
Initiating and shaping effective team culture that builds a shared direction and leads to action.
Guiding and administering staff matters related to leave and training using enterprise procedures and tools.
Complying with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.
Championing the Bureau’s Diversity and Inclusion initiatives in the day-to-day functioning of the team.
Speaking in professional discussion forums where competing interests or significant uncertainty are present.
EligibilityA degree of Doctor of Philosophy from an Australian university or a comparable overseas qualification, which are appropriate to the duties; orOther tertiary qualification(s) which are appropriate to the duties with relevant on-the-job scientific and technical experience.
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