Python Job: Scientist Data Analyst

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

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• Do you have experience working with large environmental datasets, spatial analysis or developing ecohydrological models?
• Would you like to use your data analysis skills to improve our natural environment?
• Do you work well in a collaborative team?

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) has an exciting opportunity for a Scientist (Data Analyst) to join our Environmental Water Planning team to provide spatial data analysis and modelling to inform our delivery of large projects across the NSW Murray-Darling Basin.

Job Grade / Classification: Environment Officer Class 7 - Salary starting at $97,933 + super

Employment Type: Temporary Full-time (to 30 June 2025)

Location: Queanbeyan preferred, Albury considered for suitable candidates.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with staff across DPIE and other NSW government agencies to deliver improved river and wetland health outcomes. You will be working alongside more senior staff and have the opportunity to build your skills in the fields of ecohydrology, spatial data analysis and data management while contributing to large scale projects of State significance.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant scientific or engineering qualifications and experience in data processing, modelling, and spatial analysis, ideally for ecohydrological applications

• Experience in spatial analysis using GIS software and managing large spatial datasets, preferably in a coding environment
• Ability to undertake data management and archival tasks, including the processing and cataloguing/storage of modelling outputs

• Experience writing technical reports and presenting work to project partners and stakeholders

• Experience working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and organisations to deliver successful projects
• Ideally some experience in developing code and coding workflows using R and/or python

• Self-motivated and eager to contribute to team outcomes through innovation and the development of technical skills in spatial data management.

For more information on the role, read the full Role Description: Scientist (Data Analyst)

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

About Us

The Department of Planning and Environment’s 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.

EHG (Environment and Heritage Group) delivers integrated and customer focused services at the regional and local level to strengthen communities and partnerships across NSW. This includes services, programs and grants to support land use planning, threatened species, native vegetation, education, community engagement, energy efficiency, volunteering, environmental water management, coast and flood protection, compliance and enforcement, adapting to a changing climate and private land conservation. For more information go to www.environment.nsw.gov.au.

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 roles. The information provided in your application needs to show how you meet the focus capabilities and other essential requirements of the roles.

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

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Applications close 19th March 2023 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the roles please contact Nick Streeton on 0414 467 085 or via [email protected].

A Recruitment Pool may be established for future temporary and ongoing roles with similar focus capabilities. The Recruitment Pool may be available to hiring managers from DPE and other NSW Public Sector agencies over an 18-month period.

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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