Principal Data Analyst AI & Computer Vision for Biosecurity

Primary Industries; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Biosecurity Queensland is seeking a Principal Data Analyst in Brisbane to develop advanced ML models and CV solutions for invasive species management. You will plan RPAS aerial surveillance, manage spatial imagery data and collaborate to deploy scalable data workflows.

Experience with Python, R, SQL, Power BI and Azure is advantageous, along with Agile, PySpark/Scala and Atlassian tools. This role supports DPI's biosecurity mission across Queensland.

Qualifications

• Experience developing ML solutions and pattern recognition using high-res aerial imagery.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL and data visualization tools.
• Experience with Azure, Agile, PySpark or Scala, and Atlassian software desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and refine advanced ML models, CV architectures and modelling techniques to optimise biosecurity decisions.
• Plan aerial surveillance operations using RPAS and manage spatial/imagery datasets for ML applications.
• Establish image annotation and verification processes, evaluate model performance and monitor false positives/negatives.

Skills

Machine learning

Computer vision

Statistical modelling

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Azure

PySpark

Scala

CNNs

RPAS

Image annotation

Data visualization

Jira

Confluence

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Biosecurity Queensland is seeking a Principal Data Analyst in Brisbane to develop advanced ML models and CV solutions for invasive species management. You will plan RPAS aerial surveillance, manage spatial imagery data and collaborate to deploy scalable data workflows.

Experience with Python, R, SQL, Power BI and Azure is advantageous, along with Agile, PySpark/Scala and Atlassian tools. This role supports DPI's biosecurity mission across Queensland.