Senior Remote Sensing Coordinator

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northern Territory Government is seeking a Senior Remote Sensing Coordinator in Darwin/Palmerston to lead the mangrove monitoring program and drive advanced remote sensing initiatives. The role focuses on spatial analysis, UAV imagery and field-based monitoring within the Remote Sensing Unit.

You will coordinate data analysis, establish rigorous monitoring methodologies and deliver high-quality environmental reports for policy and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualifications in remote sensing, environmental science, spatial science or natural resource management.
• Experience coordinating remote sensing projects and reporting.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific information to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Darwin Harbour Mangrove Monitoring Program and advance the Unit's monitoring capabilities.
• Coordinate remote sensing processing workflows, field monitoring and UAV survey programs.
• Apply contemporary remote sensing, spatial analysis, modelling and machine learning to ecosystem assessments.
• Contribute to scientific reports, publications and project outcomes.

Skills

Remote sensing

Spatial analysis

UAV imagery

Machine learning

Environmental science

Education

Tertiary qualifications in remote sensing or related discipline

Job description

Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $138,602 - $155,011

(Including salary $117,625 - $131,735)

Remote Sensing Unit, Environmental Data Branch

Palmerston, Darwin, Northern Territory

Ongoing vacancy available

Apply your expertise in remote sensing, spatial analysis and environmental science to coordinate innovative ecosystem monitoring programs that support evidence-based environmental management across the Northern Territory.

The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment's Remote Sensing Unit delivers cutting-edge environmental monitoring, spatial analysis and reporting programs that inform natural resource management, policy development and scientific decision-making. The unit manages a range of significant monitoring initiatives and provides specialist remote sensing capabilities to support environmental assessment and reporting across the Territory.

As a Senior Remote Sensing Coordinator, your primary objective is to coordinate and further develop the Darwin Harbour Mangrove Monitoring Program, while providing technical leadership across the Unit's remote sensing, spatial analysis, UAV imagery and field-based monitoring activities. You will contribute to the strategic, scientific and technical direction of the Unit and help deliver high-quality environmental monitoring and reporting outcomes.

Your key duties will include leading the application of contemporary remote sensing, spatial analysis, modelling and machine learning approaches to assess and monitor ecosystem change, vegetation condition, landscape processes and land clearing activities. You will coordinate field monitoring and UAV survey programs, establish scientifically rigorous monitoring standards and methodologies, oversee remote sensing processing workflows and contribute to the delivery of scientific reports, publications and project outcomes.

This role will make strong use of your industry experience and tertiary qualifications in remote sensing, environmental science, spatial science, natural resource management or a related discipline. Success in the role will be supported by your demonstrated ability to analyse and integrate remotely sensed and field-collected data, communicate complex scientific information, and work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

In return, you will be rewarded with the opportunity to work on some of the Northern Territory's most significant environmental monitoring programs, alongside a highly skilled team of scientists and technical specialists. You will contribute directly to the management and protection of unique ecosystems, including internationally significant mangrove environments, while utilising advanced technologies and analytical approaches.

If you reside outside of the NT, this is a great time to consider relocating. Reward yourself with an enviable lifestyle and work-life balance that allows you time to explore the Territory's stunning landscapes and natural attractions, enjoy colourful tropical sunsets and spectacular wet season skies, and experience the rich cultural heritage of the Top End. Darwin and Palmerston's vibrant multicultural communities offer an outstanding place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Dr Rafaela Salum on 08 8999 4535 or [e-mail]

Quote vacancy number: 39451

Closing date: 24/09/2026