Group
Occupation
244932 Meteorologist
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
244932 Meteorologist
Studies the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere to increase understanding of weather and climate, and to forecast changes in the weather and long-term climatic trends.
Specialisation
- Climatologist
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Analyses and interprets weather data gathered from different sources, such as meteorological stations, radars, and satellite imagery
- Studies and analyses historical weather patterns to understand long-term trends, and predict future climate scenarios
- Provides short to medium-term weather forecasts to the general public
- Studies the impact of weather on the environment and effects of human activity on the climate
- Develops, tests, and improves mathematical and computer models of the weather and climate
- Prepares and issues warnings for atmospheric phenomena, such as cyclones, storms, floods, or other hazards to life and property