- Contribute to the creation, analysis, management and delivery of remotely sensed and spatial data products to support evidence-based environmental decision-making.
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Work in a motivated and professional team with a wide range of skill sets and backgrounds.
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Flexible work options.
Who we are
The Ecosystem and Protected Places section focuses on national modelling of vegetation and environmental threats, using a variety of tools including machine learning and remote sensing. The Remote Sensing Team provides advice and support in the use of remote sensing data across the department, including management of the satellite image repository. A major focus of the team is the development and utilisation of remote sensing products to support operational programs within the department. This includes vegetation change detection to assist in the protection of Australia's unique animals, plants, habitats, and places. This is an exciting opportunity, offering the chance to use and further develop your remote sensing skills on applications at a national scale.
For more information about us please visit our website.
The job
We are looking for highly motivated geospatial or remote sensing analysts to join our multi-disciplinary team. As part of the team, you will:
- Undertake imagery analysis and expert interpretation of remotely sensed data, including the assessment and validation of outputs from automated vegetation change detection processes, to produce scientifically defensible results.
- Support the management of remotely sensed and spatial data, including data ingestion, metadata management, quality assurance and validation, and the appropriate publishing and sharing of data to ensure accurate and reliable decision-making.
- Undertake moderately complex spatial analysis and production activities using tools such as ArcGIS Pro to deliver timely, high-quality outputs that meet client needs, in accordance with established processes, standards and workflows.
- Contribute to team performance by maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality and identifying opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with data providers and stakeholders through effective communication, collaboration and professional engagement.
What you’ll gain from the experience
As a part of Environment Information Australia’s aim to improve access to environment information, our work provides the opportunity to contribute to strengthening the availability of data to provide a robust evidence-base for decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity, offering the chance to use and further develop your remote sensing skills on applications at a national scale. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team with a positive, supportive culture and opportunities to build and broaden skills.
What we are looking for
Knowledge and/or experience in some or all of the following:
- Experience in the production, manipulation, and management of remotely sensed data using Remote Sensing and GIS software programs and languages, such as ESRI suite and Python.
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Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the analysis of remotely sensed data, including the interpretation of results.
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Geospatial analysis through the compilation and modelling of a range of environmental datasets.
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Knowledge and/or experience in using high performance computing infrastructure to undertake processing and analysis of remotely sensed data.
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Knowledge and/or experience in modelling and analysis of time series satellite imagery.
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Experience developing scripts for analytics, modelling and/or visualisation purposes to deliver insights.
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Understand the development life cycle of remotely sensed data products, from preprocessing, analysis and documentation to metadata and publishing.
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Demonstrated ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and foster collaboration, and the ability to develop productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
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Well-developed communication skills – oral, written, and presentation – to, convey clear information to non-technical audiences, and capture/define user needs.
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Demonstrate organisational and problem-solving skills by managing priorities, working under limited direction, and taking responsibility for the successful delivery of high-quality data products, services and projects.
Skills and capabilities
- Demonstrated understanding of geospatial data and experience using Remote Sensing and GIS software and systems (e.g., ESRI suite, Python).
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Strong conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to assess complex information and contribute to the design and development of innovative, sustainable solutions.
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Capable of working under limited direction to solve problems and deliver high quality geospatial products and services.
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Project management and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads and take responsibility to deliver projects to completion.
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Demonstrated ability to work within teams and foster collaboration, and the ability to develop productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
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Well-developed workplace communication skills – oral, written and presentation – including the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders, convey clear information to non- technical audiences and capture/define user needs.
Desirable qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Remote Sensing, Spatial Sciences, GIS, Geography, or a related field, and/or an equivalent level of skills, knowledge, and experience in a professional spatial role.
Eligibility and other requirements
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance - this position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment
You may use AI tools to support your participation in this recruitment process, unless advised otherwise. If you use AI, you must ensure your use is transparent, authentic and truthful, and that all information reflects your own skills and experience.
The department may use AI in a limited, transparent and responsible way to support parts of this recruitment process. AI does not make decisions - all assessments and selection outcomes are made by people.
For more information, see:
- Artificial Intelligence Transparency Statement
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AI in recruitment | Australian Public Service Commission
