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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

Remote Sensing Senior Scientist (EO9) – Vegetation Monitoring and Reporting Team

• Grow your leadership and scientific impact
• Temporary (35 hours per week) opportunity up to 30 June 2030
• Parramatta office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $124,322 pa to $138494 pa + super

 
Use satellite imagery mapping expertise and project management to help protect NSW landscapes.

You will play a leading role in innovative, statewide vegetation change monitoring programs that support environmental regulation, conservation planning and evidence-based policy.

You will combine your imagery interpretation knowledge, leadership and program delivery skills to oversee statewide monitoring of land cover and vegetation change. You will guide a small team of scientists while working with experts across government  to deliver maps and data that directly informs environmental decision-making.

If you're passionate about turning satellite data into real-world environmental outcomes, this is an opportunity to lead impactful science at scale.

About You
You will demonstrate leadership and workflow management skills to co-ordinate a group of image interpreters to deliver the fortnightly and annual products. You will be expert in visual interpretation of aerial photography and/or satellite imagery. You will have applied these skills across a range of imagery types and software environments.

You will provide technical direction and support in the delivery of programs that use remotely sensed imagery to create data. You will lead by example and motivate your team to continuously improve their product, skills and efficiency. You will lead with empathy, compassion and tact. You will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the product meets their needs.

You will thrive as part of a geographically dispersed team that supports flexible working and promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing. You will be responsible for the day to day management of 2-3 staff. Your communication skills will be applied in presenting geographic, spatial and technical information to diverse audiences.  You will take responsibility for a range of tasks that will involve collaboration with technical, scientific and operational colleagues.

You will have an interest in developing your existing spatial knowledge into the use of unix based postgres relational databases and be keen to build the skills needed to work effectively within our systems.

Essential Requirements 

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent demonstrated relevant experience in the application of Remote Sensing to environmental monitoring.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Remote Sensing Senior Scientist

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

Applications close 19 April 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Steve Cox via Steve.Cox@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9995 5505.

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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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Alexandra Blair on 02 8275 1761 (please mention reference number 548294).

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