Spatial Analyst

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
- Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._
- **Do you have experience in geospatial product development and processing of large environmental datasets?**:

- **Do you have excellent communication skills?**:

- **W**ould you like to use your skills to improve our natural environment?**:

- **Do you work well in a collaborative team?**

The **NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)** has an exciting opportunity for an early career **Spatial Analyst **to join our Environmental Water Planning team to provide geospatial support and stakeholder engagement, to inform our management of environmental water across the NSW Murray-Darling Basin.

**Job Grade / Classification**: Environment Officer Class 7 - Salary from $101,850 - 112,530 + super

**Employment Type**:Temporary Full-time (to 30 June 2026 with a possibility of extension)

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with staff across NSW DCCEEW and other NSW government agencies to undertake spatial and data analyses to support environmental water projects and programs. You will be working alongside more senior staff and have opportunity to build your skills in the fields of spatial analysis, database management and stakeholder engagement on large projects of State significance.

**Essential Requirements**
- Relevant scientific or engineering qualifications and experience in advanced geospatial data processing, experience working with large environmental datasets desirable.
- Experience with GIS software packages including QGIS and ArcGIS.
- Fieldwork/groundwork GIS experience desirable.
- Experience in writing technical reports and presenting work to project partners and stakeholders.
- Experience working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams and organisations to deliver successful projects.
- Self-motivated and eager to contribute to team outcomes through innovation and development of technical skills in spatial data management (including programming)

For more information read the full Role Description**:Spatial Analyst**

**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.

The Biodiversity, Conservation and Science (BCS) Group within DCCEEW seeks to improve biodiversity outcomes, reduce natural hazard risk and enhance a healthy, productive and resilient environment.

The Hunter Central Coast Branch of Biodiversity Conservation and Science delivers biodiversity and conservation programs and services across the 11 local government areas within the region.

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** Monday 6th January 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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