Weather Forecasting

[kipper]

Does anybody know how one might get a job as a forecaster?
It's the only job that I know where you can consistantly screw up and still be employed. Also you can sleep on the job!

Sorry, just ranting. Went out yesterday on a long drive (1.5hr) to go where I wanted. The sun lasted all for an hour or two then was replaced with strong winds and cloud cover. That was for a day forecasted as Fine and 17.

Today was suppose to be rainining and windy. It's a picture perfect day of about 16/17 with a beautiful sunset. The light would of been beautiful to shoot in

[kinetic]

Here you go.....

Senior Professional Officer Grade C (Met) ( $71,625 - $77,343 ) [1 position]
Level: EL1 Ref: 1406 Status: Ongoing
Undertake the more complex professional tasks within the Bureau of Meteorology Training Centre, in particular, lecture to students at post- graduate and other levels within the schools of Professional Studies or Technical and General Studies. Develop new curriculum, set and mark examinations and tests. Monitor the performance of students and provide advice and counselling on levels of attainment. Eligibility Requirements: A degree or diploma of an Australian educational institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the duties; OR other comparable qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties.

Australian citizenship required

Closing Date: 11/8/2005 Location: Victoria H.O

http://www.bom.gov.au/careers/

Looks as though they do more talking than forecasting! I don't know what a degree "appropriate to the duties" might be though - Bachelor of Misinformation ???

[jethro]

darryl go to weatherzone.com.au they might help you

[kipper]

Jethro, tah. Might be what I'm after. Seems better than BOM