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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location is Parramatta or by negotiation. Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $109,102 to $120,542 + super

Our Science & Insights team is seeking a talented Landscape Modelling Scientist to play a key role in advancing biodiversity and landscape science. In this role, you will develop, refine and deliver innovative landscape and soil modelling to support the Adaptation Strategy and a range of important projects. You will transform complex data into actionable spatial information, assessments, forecasts and indicators that drive climate impact science and inform critical biodiversity and landscape research. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic team and make a tangible impact on environmental science and policy.

About You
You are an autonomous and organised professional with experience developing and delivering rigorous science projects, particularly in soil and landscape modelling. You make day-to-day decisions on work priorities and workload management, while being accountable for high-quality outcomes. You hold scientific qualifications and have well-developed knowledge and proven experience in areas such as soil and landscape modelling, digital soil mapping, spatial analysis, climate impact modelling, land and soil indicators, or biophysical modelling.

Essential Requirements 

• Scientific qualifications, well-developed knowledge and demonstrated experience of one or more of the following: soil and landscape modelling, digital soil mapping, spatial analysis, climate impact analysis and modelling, land and soil indicators and biophysical modelling.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Scientist Landscape Modelling

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 also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close 23 November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Xihua Yang via Xihua.Yang@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9895 6517.

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

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 546395).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn. 

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