Remote Sensing Scientist
Remote Sensing Scientist
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Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Together we create thriving environments communities and economies.
- Remote Sensing Scientist
- Temporary Full time opportunity with a possibility of conversion to ongoing
- Location: Parramatta
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $105924 to $117031 plus super and leave loading
An exciting opportunity exists within the Biodiversity and Vegetation Mapping Team in a role that will guide and deliver environmental remote sensing products across the agency. The Biodiversity and Vegetation Mapping Team values a culture of shared knowledge and skills working collaboratively from a range of locations across NSW.
About You
The Remote Sensing Scientist will contribute to multiple programs responsible for the delivery of a range of high-quality vegetation and biodiversity map products that support environmental outcomes for NSW government. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved with the development and maintenance of the State-wide Vegetation Type Map (SVTM) and other map products that involve the use of image interpretation skills and an understanding of native vegetation and landscape patterns. The Remote Sensing Scientist also provides scientific/technical image interpretation skills and undertakes procedures to deliver geo-processed data and related products.
You will bring your passion for science and the environment combined with your technical skills in remote sensing and GIS to be directly involved in programs that contribute to government decision making and on ground environmental outcomes.
You will be keen to learn new skills and share your knowledge in joining a team of remote sensing and imagery interpretation experts distributed across NSW. This provides opportunities to gain a range of experience across multiple programs and further develop your career. You will have the option of working from the office or combining office and working from home.
Key knowledge and experience
- Demonstrated expertise in contemporary remote sensing technologies including aerial photographic interpretation of Australian native vegetation.
- Experience working within a project team to deliver high quality data capture mapping data management and reporting to meet expected milestones and deliverables.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Australian native vegetation.
Essential Requirements
- A degree in Science or other relevant discipline.
For more information read the full Role Description:Remote Sensing Scientist
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Who we are
DCCEEW conserves and protects the states 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 members) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.
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 August 3rd 2025 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Adam Roff via or
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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Employment Type
Full-Time
