Sustainability Data Analyst - GHG & Agricultural Analytics

CSIRO; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

CSIRO is seeking a Quantitative Data Analyst in the Sustainability Assessment and Metrics Team to advance agricultural sustainability research. You will develop transparent data workflows in R and Python, integrating diverse datasets to inform greenhouse gas accounting and environmental outcomes for industry and government stakeholders.

Based in Canberra with Brisbane flexibility, the role emphasizes rigorous analysis, collaboration with researchers and partners, and clear communication of

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent in GHG accounting or a related field.
• Excellent numeracy and data evaluation skills.
• Experience developing data visualisation products and workflows.
• Ability to build workflows to manage diverse, sometimes incomplete data.
• Strong understanding of Australian cropping systems and systems thinking.
• Experience with the APSIM model or similar process-based farming models.
• Interest in Life Cycle Assessment or related analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop, code and maintain transparent workflows in R and/or Python.
• Acquire, integrate and analyse large datasets from ABS, ABARES and industry sources.
• Apply environmental accounting methods to quantify sustainability and emissions.
• Interpret model outputs and compare with empirical data.
• Document data sources, uncertainties and methodological choices.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with researchers, industry partners and clients to maximise impact.

Skills

R

Python

Environmental accounting

Quantitative analysis

Education

Postgraduate degree

Tools

APSIM

Job description

CSIRO is seeking a Quantitative Data Analyst in the Sustainability Assessment and Metrics Team to advance agricultural sustainability research. You will develop transparent data workflows in R and Python, integrating diverse datasets to inform greenhouse gas accounting and environmental outcomes for industry and government stakeholders.

Based in Canberra with Brisbane flexibility, the role emphasizes rigorous analysis, collaboration with researchers and partners, and clear communication of