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What’s it like to be a Meteorologist?
Meteorologists forecast the weather and study the atmosphere to improve the
understanding of climate.
Meteorologists in forecasting positions usually work in shifts. Operational
meteorologists may work in field station locations throughout Australia and
its territories, from the tropics to Antarctica. Others are involved in policy
development, administration and training.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Meteorologist earn an average of $1731 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $90012 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- enjoy and have aptitude for science (especially physics) and mathematics
- flexible and resourceful
- interested in the provision of meteorological services to the community.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree,
or extensive relevant experience. Some jobs also require post-graduate study,
such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master Degree.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Geography
School subjects that include some aspect of geography provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a geography-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Physics
School subjects that include some aspect of PHYSICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a physics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Meteorologist
Meteorologists may perform the following tasks:
- use and develop scientific techniques to forecast and interpret atmospheric conditions
- analyse and interpret surface, upper-level and other measurements (including satellite images and other remote sensing data about atmospheric conditions)
- prepare weather forecasts for the public as well as specific users such as aviation, marine, defence and emergency services
- issue warnings for cyclones, storms, gales, floods, frosts and fire danger
- study climate and identify climatic change
- work with physicists and engineers to develop observation equipment and distribute information on topics such as air pollution
- supervise and coordinate the work of other meteorologists, technical officers and meteorological observers
- carry out weather studies for particular clients.
Specialisations
Meteorological Consultant
A meteorological consultant provides advice and conducts investigations
involving the application of meteorology to fields such as agriculture,
engineering, architecture, health, tourism, urban planning and design.
Hydrometeorologist
A hydrometeorologist provides information about rainfall patterns and
intensity in support of the planning and management of land and water
resources, as well as the design of urban drainage systems and dams.
Climatologist
A climatologist monitors and studies the climate and the factors that control
its variability. A climatologist may produce climate assessments and forecasts
of seasonal conditions, or contribute to national and international
assessments of climate variability and climate change. Climatologists may also
provide relevant climate data to users such as the insurance industry.
Research Meteorologist
A research meteorologist develops and tests theories and concepts, applying
the laws of physics to the study of the atmosphere with the aim of improving
forecasts and warnings. This includes the analysis of meteorological data and
running of forecast and global climate models.