Remote Sensing Scientist

Nrmjoenvironmental Jobs, Nrm; Albury City; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (DCCEEW) seeks a Remote Sensing Scientist (Data and Systems) to sustain computing infrastructure and data platforms underpinning NSW environmental monitoring programs.

You will work with satellite, aerial and geospatial data in the Waratah HPC environment, building automated pipelines and governance-focused data systems to deliver insights at scale.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in remote sensing, geospatial data analysis and environmental data science.
• Experience with geospatial, remote sensing and data processing technologies (QGIS, GDAL, PostgreSQL/PostGIS) and scripting (Python, Bash).
• Experience with Linux/HPC, workflow automation and data governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Support computing infrastructure, processing systems and data platforms for environmental monitoring.
• Process large-scale satellite, aerial and geospatial datasets and develop automated pipelines.
• Develop scripts/workflows to improve data management and reproducibility.
• Collaborate to deliver robust, scalable, well-governed systems and products.

Skills

Remote sensing

Geospatial analysis

Data science

Python

Bash

PostGIS

QGIS

GDAL

Linux HPC

Workflow automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or CS

Job description

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Work with cutting-edge remote sensing data and high-performance computing to help shape the systems, platforms and workflows that underpin large-scale Earth observation programs and deliver environmental insights across NSW..
• Temporary full-time opportunity (35 hours per week) (up to October 2028 with the possibility of extension).
• Parramatta, Albury, Newcastle, Dubbo or Grafton, with hybrid working supported and location negotiable across NSW.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $112,375 pa to $124,158 pa + super.

Our Science and Insights team is currently seeking to appoint a Remote Sensing Scientist (Data and Systems) to support the delivery, operation and continuous improvement of the computing infrastructure, processing systems and data platforms that underpin some of NSW's largest environmental monitoring programs.

In this role, you will work with large-scale satellite, aerial and geospatial datasets in the Waratah High Performance Computing environment, supporting automated processing pipelines, data management systems and geospatial analytics platforms.

You will combine remote sensing, programming, Linux-based HPC and workflow automation skills to help improve how the Department manages, analyses and delivers environmental information at scale.

About You

You are a technically capable and curious professional with experience working at the intersection of environmental science, geospatial analysis and data systems. You enjoy solving complex technical problems and are comfortable working with large geospatial datasets, developing scripts and workflows, troubleshooting Linux environments, and improving data management practices.

You are motivated by building robust, scalable and reusable solutions, rather than focusing on routine analysis alone. You work well in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams and can contribute to shared standards, processes and the delivery of reliable, well-governed systems and products.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in remote sensing, geospatial science, environmental data science or a related discipline, including the analysis, management and quality assurance of Earth observation, spatial and other large complex datasets.
• Demonstrated experience using geospatial, remote sensing and data processing technologies, such as QGIS, GDAL, PostgreSQL/PostGIS or similar, and scripting or programming with version-controlled Python, Bash or related languages for analysis, automation and scientific computing.
• Demonstrated experience working with Linux/HPC systems, workflow scheduling and automation, reproducible data management practices, metadata standards and governance requirements.

Essential Requirements

• A degree in science, computer science or other relevant disciplines.

About the Team - Science & Insights

Working at the intersection of science, policy and delivery, Science & Insights collaborates across government, academia, industry and communities to identify priority issues and deliver practical, high-impact solutions.

The division brings together six specialist branches spanning conservation and restoration, climate and atmospheric science, environmental protection, remote sensing and landscape science, science impact and assessment, and water, wetlands and coastal science.

Together, these teams provide the evidence, expertise and insights needed to understand NSW's environment, manage risks and drive sustainable outcomes.

The division's work is focused on building a strong evidence base, advancing innovation in how data is gathered and used, and translating complex scientific information into clear, actionable insights and advice. Through scientific rigour, partnerships and knowledge sharing, Science & Insights plays a critical role in protecting, restoring and strengthening the resilience of NSW's environment for future generations.

Who we are

The (DCCEEW) works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

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