Soil Database Manager/Developer

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia CSIRO Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Role highlights
  • Great opportunity to shape and advance national soil data systems in a high-impact role
  • Join our dynamic team driving innovation in environmental data and digital solutions
  • Play a key role in supporting sustainable land use through trusted soil data management
The opportunity
  • Leading the management and oversight of the database components within the CSIRO Soil Information System (CSIS) under the Australian National Soil Archive (ANSA), including schema maintenance, database performance and integrity, security protocols, backup and migration processes, monitoring, scheduled reporting, and the development and documentation of data management and access policies.
  • Designing, implementing, evaluating, and documenting new database schemas to enhance data handling, quality control, and support for emerging soil data types. Applying innovative and interoperable data management approaches, such as Observations & Measurements (O&M), feature-based models, data fabrics, RDF/triple stores, and knowledge graphs.
  • Coordinating the ingestion of new soil datasets-from curation and prioritisation to validation, upload, and registration of data management plans. Supporting data wranglers and other users through training, documentation, and promotion of best practices in soil data standards.
  • Developing tools, queries, and database processes to support a full data lifecycle-from ingestion to delivery via APIs-in collaboration with software engineers and in support of key CSIS components, including the Australian National Soil Archive, the CSIRO National Soil Database (NatSoil), and field data systems.
  • Continually investigating and applying new methods to enhance data interoperability, accessibility, and quality. Contributing to strategic planning and providing informed recommendations for the sustainable development of CSIS.
Essential criteria:
  • Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
  • Demonstrated experience in database development and administration, with a proven track record of managing and maintaining complex data systems.
  • Strong knowledge and practical experience in core aspects of database administration, including performance optimisation, data integrity, security, backup and recovery, and user access management.
  • Proficiency in a variety of data modelling and information management methodologies, including both traditional and modern approaches suited to interoperable and scalable systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with specialist IT teams, fostering collaboration across disciplines to deliver integrated and functional system solutions.
Desirable criteria:
  • Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with current trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in database management systems (DBMS), including modern approaches to cloud-based and serverless data storage and management.
  • Practical experience with key development tools and technologies, including Microsoft SQL Server, C#, Visual Studio, ASP.NET, Web API, GitHub, OpenAPI, and Swagger, with the ability to apply these in a collaborative development environment.
  • Familiarity with soil databases and an understanding of Australian soils and landscapes, or a strong willingness and capacity to develop expertise in this domain.
Eligibility
  • Australian or New Zealand Citizen;
  • Australian Permanent Resident; or
  • Australian Temporary Resident, with an existing valid visa and unrestricted work rights for the duration of the specified term (and no requirement for visa sponsorship).
How to apply

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