Remote Sensing Analyst

Job description

Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Development Coordination, Land

Environment Resources Division

Job title Remote Sensing Analyst Designation Professional 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $68,904 - $87,700 Location Palmerston

Position number 50776 RTF Closing 02/11/2025

Contact officer Christine Plewinski on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

To support the compliance and enforcement functions of the Development Coordination Branch relating to land clearing on

unzoned land under the Planning Act 1999 across the Northern Territory. The position will support a robust and credible

compliance program that contributes to the sustainable development and conservation of the Territory's natural resources.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Undertake analysis of remotely sensed data to identify changes in land clearing and land cover change.

1. Support and assist in the development and implementation of environmental compliance programs including conducting

audits and investigations of non-compliance of the Planning Act 1999.

3. Support field-based UAV image capture programs for landscape assessment and natural resource monitoring.

4. Assist in the preparation of briefings, reports and other material on native vegetation management matters within

statutory timeframes to support effective decision making.

1. Assist with the maintenance of the land clearing detection code base and databases.
2. Exercise responsibilities of an Authorised Officer under the Planning Act 1999 regarding native vegetation management,

including the investigation and reporting of alleged breaches to statutory controls.

7. Support and assist in site inspections throughout the Territory to assess compliance with legislation and permits relating

to the clearing of native vegetation.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Degree in remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science or related field.

2. Knowledge in applying remote sensing methodologies to detect vegetation change and/or land cover change.

3. Knowledge in the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) software for analysis of spatial data.

4. Ability to prepare and analyse quality technical reports, read plans and interpret land information, legislation and

regulations to enable accurate interpretation and provision of advice.

5. Project management skills including ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.

1. Good interpersonal skills including oral and written communications skills and the ability to communicate effectively

with various authorities, local communities, and people of diverse cultures, industry professionals and the general public.

7. Northern Territory driver licence or equivalent.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of Northern Territory vegetation and land systems.

2. Postgraduate degree in remote sensing.

3. Knowledge or willingness to learn Python programming language

Further information

The successful applicant must be willing to undertake field work. Part time employment can be considered.

Approved: October 2025 Maria Wauchope, Executive Director Land Resources

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Job description

Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Development Coordination, Land

Environment Resources Division

Job title Remote Sensing Analyst Designation Professional 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Palmerston

Position number 50776 RTF Closing 02/11/2025

Contact officer Christine Plewinski on or

About the agency

Apply online

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

To support the compliance and enforcement functions of the Development Coordination Branch relating to land clearing on

unzoned land under the Planning Act 1999 across the Northern Territory. The position will support a robust and credible

compliance program that contributes to the sustainable development and conservation of the Territory's natural resources.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Apply well-developed professional expertise in the analysis of remotely sensed data to identify changes in land clearing

and land cover change.

1. Apply well-developed professional expertise in the development and implementation of environmental compliance

programs including conducting audits and investigations of non-compliance of the Planning Act 1999.

3. Proven technical experience in field-based UAV image capture programs for landscape assessment and natural resource

monitoring.

4. Proven technical experience in the preparation of briefings, reports and other material on native vegetation

management matters within statutory timeframes to support effective decision making.

1. Maintain the land clearing detection code base and databases.
2. Exercise responsibilities of an Authorised Officer under the Planning Act 1999 regarding native vegetation management,

including the investigation and reporting of alleged breaches to statutory controls.

7. Undertake site inspections throughout the Territory to assess compliance with legislation and permits relating to the

clearing of native vegetation.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Degree in remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science or related field.

2. Demonstrated experience in applying remote sensing methodologies to detect vegetation change and/or land cover

change.

3. Demonstrated experience in the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) software for analysis of spatial data.

4. Proven analytical skills, including the ability to prepare and analyse quality technical reports, read plans and interpret

land information, legislation and regulations to enable accurate interpretation and provision of advice.

5. Strong project management skills including ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.

1. Strong interpersonal skills including oral and written communications skills and the ability to communicate effectively

with various authorities, local communities, and people of diverse cultures, industry professionals and the general public.

7. Northern Territory driver licence or equivalent.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of Northern Territory vegetation and land systems.

2. Postgraduate degree in remote sensing.

3. Knowledge of Python programming language.

Further information

The successful applicant must be willing to undertake field work. Part time employment can be considered.