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

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location – Lidcombe or regional location
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $120,701 to $134,460 + Super

The Science & Insights branch is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Scientist Climate & Atmospheric.

Carry out air quality research, modelling and forecasting using chemical transport models and other available tools. Develop enhanced air quality forecasting capability at CAS, provide advanced technical and scientific advice, and analytical support to influence decisions on the major air quality challenges facing the state.

About You

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Experience in developing and delivering rigorous science projects in atmospheric science.
• Expertise and advance knowledge in physical and chemical atmospheric science and air quality modelling including forecasting, predictions, data validation and interpretation.
• Experience using complex chemical transport models (WRF-Chem, WRF-CMAQ) and advanced skills in scientific programming languages such as R, python or another modern computer language.
• Expertise and knowledge to develop air emissions inventory and to ensure the work is completed and delivered.
• Extensive experience in visualisation, presenting, and publishing statistical,/geographic data for technical and non-technical audiences
• Scientific qualifications, well-developed knowledge and demonstrated experience of one or more of the following: meteorology; atmospheric physics; atmospheric chemistry; airshed modelling.

For more information read the full RoleDescription:  Senior Scientist

For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.

About Us

DCCEEWs vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organization that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

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 member’s) 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.

DCCEEW strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

Applications close 25^th March at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Merched Azzi via merched.azzi@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0472 901

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au  (please include reference number).

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