Scientist, Climate

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time $109,102 - $120,000 per year

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

  • Multiple positions available
  • 1x Permanent ongoing opportunity
  • 1x Temporary opportunity to 31 October 2027, with the possibility of conversion to ongoing
  • Full-time role - 35 hours per week + FlexTime
  • Lidcombe office location or on negotiation - hybrid working supported
  • Salary ranges from $109,102.00 to $120, super + leave loading

Our Climate & Atmospheric Science branch is seeking to appoint a Scientist, Climate & Atmospheric Science, in an ongoing capacity, to join a collaborative, future-focused team delivering state-of-the-art climate projections, as part of the NSW and Australian Regional Climate Modelling (NARCliM) programme.

You will contribute to high-impact analyses and research on climate change, climate extremes and risks, working to deliver robust and rigorous state-of-the-art, impactful climate science and modelling that can be used by a wide variety of stakeholders across government, industry and academia.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and curious scientist with a passion for climate science and delivering work that drives meaningful outcomes. You'll be confident working with data, models and code, and enjoy applying your technical skills to solve complex problems in a collaborative setting.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

  • experience in climate modelling, atmospheric science, physical oceanography, or a related earth systems science discipline
  • strong coding skills in Python, R or MATLAB, with an eye for writing clean, well-documented scientific code
  • the ability to analyse large spatial datasets and communicate results to a range of audiences
  • a collaborative mindset and the drive to contribute to impactful, applied research
  • a commitment to continuous learning, scientific integrity and delivering results that support climate resilience in NSW

Essential Requirements

  • Relevant science degree qualifications: specifically tertiary scientific qualification (ideally to PhD, or equivalent experience) in climate or earth systems science, such as climate science or modelling, atmospheric physics, atmospheric chemistry or physical oceanography.

For more information read the full Role Description: Scientist, Climate & Atmospheric Science

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.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday, 26 October at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Stephen White via or on

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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  • How we encourage and support people with disability
  • Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

DCCEEW is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Mariam Barakat on please mention reference number

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, you are welcome to use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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