Python Job: Remote Sensing Scientist

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• Remote Sensing Scientist
• 2x Permanent full-time and one 2 year temporary opportunity.
• Location Albury, Dubbo, Grafton, Newcastle, Parramatta + negotiable Statewide
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $97,933 to $108,202 + super and leave loading

Exciting opportunities exist within the Remote Sensing and Regulatory Mapping Team in roles that will guide and deliver environmental remote sensing products across the agency. The Remote Sensing and Regulatory Mapping Team values a culture of shared knowledge and skills, working collaboratively from a range of locations across NSW.

About You

The Remote Sensing Scientist will contribute to multiple programs, responsible for the delivery of a range of high quality remote sensing products that support environmental outcomes for NSW government. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved with Statewide monitoring of native vegetation change, supporting the implementation of environmental regulation and delivering satellite imagery to NSW state government to support natural hazards and monitoring programs.

Essential Requirements

• A degree in Science or other relevant discipline.
• Experience with GIS and\or remote sensing programs and spatial data management.
• Experience working with environmental datasets.

Desirable: Experience in scripting in python or linux.

For more information read the full Role Description: Remote Sensing Scientist

For more information hit Apply to visit the www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.

About Us

The Department of Planning and Environment’s (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the Premier’s Priorities and welcome applications from all.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

DPE strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

Applications close Sunday 19 February 2023 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sue Rea on 0448 247314.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on [email protected] (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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