Scientist Mapping - 554143

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Queanbeyan-Palerang; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a Scientist (Mapping) to lead vegetation mapping projects across New South Wales. You will combine field data, high-resolution imagery and spatial analysis to classify native vegetation communities and support biodiversity conservation and environmental planning.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, a Queanbeyan location upon negotiation, and a salary range of AUD 112,375 to AUD 124,158 per year plus

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science or a related discipline.
• Experience using GIS and spatial data for vegetation mapping.
• Knowledge of Australian native vegetation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mapping native vegetation communities using field data, aerial imagery and spatial analysis.
• Undertake field vegetation assessments and interpret environmental datasets.
• Produce vegetation maps, technical reports and spatial products to support planning and conservation outcomes.
• Collaborate with ecologists and mapping specialists to maintain scientific rigour and data quality.

Skills

GIS

Vegetation mapping

Environmental science

Education

Environmental science degree

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

Our Science and Insights team is currently seeking to appoint a Scientist (Mapping)! Join a team at the forefront of vegetation science, spatial analysis and environmental decision-making across New South Wales. As a Scientist (Mapping), you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality vegetation mapping projects that support biodiversity conservation, environmental planning and the sustainable management of our natural landscapes. Working alongside experienced ecologists and mapping specialists, you'll help generate the scientific evidence that informs important land management and environmental outcomes across the state.

In this role, you’ll contribute to a range of vegetation mapping projects by combining ecological field survey data, high-resolution aerial and satellite imagery, and spatial analysis techniques to classify and map native vegetation communities across NSW. You'll undertake field-based vegetation assessments, interpret environmental and spatial datasets and assist in producing vegetation maps, technical reports and scientifically robust spatial products that support environmental assessment, planning and conservation initiatives. As part of a collaborative and highly skilled team, you'll work closely with ecologists, scientists and mapping specialists to deliver high-quality outcomes while maintaining rigorous scientific, data management and mapping standards.

• Help map and protect NSW's natural landscapes through cutting-edge vegetation science and spatial analysis.
• Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity up to 30 June 2027.
• Queanbeyan office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $112,375 to $ 124,158 pa + super.

About You

You’re an environmental science professional with knowledge of Australian native vegetation and experience applying ecological principles in either field survey, vegetation assessment, vegetation mapping or related environmental projects. You bring demonstrated experience using GIS and spatial datasets to analyse environmental information and are confident interpreting aerial photography, satellite imagery and field-collected data to support evidence-based mapping outcomes. Your attention to detail, analytical thinking and commitment to scientific rigour enable you to produce accurate, reliable and high-quality work. Equally important are your strong communication and collaboration skills. You enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team, building productive relationships and contributing to shared outcomes. You're motivated to learn, adaptable when faced with new challenges and able to manage competing priorities while delivering results within agreed timeframes. With a proactive approach to problem solving and a passion for understanding and protecting NSW's unique environments, you're excited by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful science that informs environmental policy, planning and conservation outcomes across the state.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science or a related discipline.
• Experience using GIS and spatial data for vegetation mapping.

About the Team – Science & Insights

Science & Insights sits within the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), which works to protect the state’s environment and heritage while driving a sustainable future for NSW. 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 Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (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.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Applications close 5 November 2026 at 11:55PM.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.