CareerPlan

Head of the Australian Climate Service

North Hobart, HobartFull-time2026-11-02

Core

Leads a nationally significant, multi-agency capability that brings together climate and natural hazard data, intelligence and expertise to support better national planning, preparedness, response, recovery and resilience.

Role type

Senior executive (Head of Service)

Builds

National climate and natural hazard service delivery

Domain

Climate science, natural hazards, public sector governance

Required skills

Strategic leadership, operational leadership, stakeholder engagement, multi-agency program delivery, government relations, reputation management

Preferred skills

Technical expertise in climate data, complex environment navigation

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Australian Climate Service, manage partnership model and governance arrangements, drive future strategy and delivery performance, manage stakeholder relationships and reputation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC