Program Officer Science Hpc

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
- Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._
- **Sydney CBD & SI locations across NSW (with flexible & Hybrid working)**:

- **Ongoing Full Time Opportunity**:

- **Attractive leave loading options**:

- **Make a difference in the environment in NSW and Australia, leveraging leading technology**:

- **Salary relative to experience and ranges from $101,850 to $112,530 + Super**

Are you passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology for the betterment of NSW and mankind? Join us at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) as a Program Officer, where you will play a pivotal role in helping advance science programs to address environmental challenges using our high-performance computing and storage infrastructure.

**About the role**

We are currently seeking to appoint a Program Officer to join our Science High Performance Computing team. The team runs a high-performance computing and storage facility known as Science Data and Compute (SDC) to store, manage, and process large scale data collections. It plays an important role in providing an evidence base to the NSW government for environmental data-driven decision making.

You will be responsible for managing various aspects of planning and execution of a range of activities for the SDC program of work. This includes procurement, strategic planning, comms and outreach along with typical project work and administrative functions. You will work closely with current and future SDC users from the Science division to understand various use cases and work with the technical team to meet their needs.

**This role will**:

- Manage a range of activities for the SDC program as required e.g. procurement, reporting, evaluation, risk management, contract management, asset management etc.
- Work collaboratively with the technical support team and user groups to improve customer experience and engage in outreach and promotion activities.
- Provide a range of secretariat and administrative services to support program governance, including coordinating committees, working groups and project board meetings.

**About You**

Key knowledge and experience:

- Knowledge and administrative/project support experience with science or R&D programs dealing with large-scale science data.
- Experience in coordinating projects, monitoring and evaluation, supporting governance and functions like procurement, risk and asset management, ideally in a government or R&D organization

**Essential requirements**:
For more information read the full Role Description**:**Program Support Officer HPC**

**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.

**Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)**

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

**To Apply**

**Applications close 16**th** Feb 2025 at 11:55PM.**
- A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._

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.

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