Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- 6x Environmental officer 7 - Remote Sensing Scientist positions
- Location: Parramatta, Grafton, Albury, Dubbo, Newcastle
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $109,102 to $120,542 + super and leave loading
Exciting opportunities exist within the Remote Sensing and Regulatory Mapping Team in roles that will guide and deliver environmental remote sensing products across the agency. The Remote Sensing and Regulatory Mapping Team values a culture of shared knowledge, technical spatial skills and working collaboratively from a range of locations across NSW.
The positions are:
- 4 x Remote Sensing Scientist within the Regulatory Mapping Team to develop on-ground applications of remote sensing to implement environmental legislation.
- 1 x Remote Sensing Scientist position in the Vegetation Monitoring Team. This position delivers remote sensing solutions to guide compliance action.
- 1 x Remote Sensing Scientist position in the Spatial Imagery Services Team. This position facilitates the procurement, analysis and application, of aerial and satellite imagery to NSW government.
Please nominate which positions you are interested in when applying.
About You
The Remote Sensing Scientist will contribute to multiple programs, responsible for the delivery of a range of high-quality remote sensing products that support environmental outcomes for NSW government. This is an excellent opportunity to support the implementation of environmental regulation, monitor state wide native vegetation clearing, and deliver satellite imagery to NSW state government to support natural hazard mitigation and land management programs
You will bring your passion for science and the environment, combined with your technical skills in remote sensing, image interpretation and GIS to work on 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 large 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 experience with remote sensing and/or GIS software; managing large and/or complex spatial datasets well regarded.
- Demonstrated experience of delivering statewide (or similar) scientifically rigorous projects using remote sensed imagery interpretation, analysis and assessment.
- Organisational skills with the ability to co-ordinate day-to-day project activities.
Essential Requirements
- A degree in science or other relevant discipline.
Desirable:
- Scripting experience in python or linux.
- Experience working on statewide regulatory datasets or statewide vegetation monitoring programs
- Experience with a wide range of satellite imagery products and applications
- Experience interpretating environmental legislation
For more information read the full Role Description: 
Remote Sensing 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 (max 2 pages) 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 Thursday 2nd of April 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the roles with the Regulatory Mapping team please contact Stuart Smith, 02 9585 6967, Stuart.Smith@dcceew.nsw.gov.au, or with Vegetation Monitoring team please contact Steve Cox on 02 9995 5505 Steve.Cox@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or with the Spatial Imagery Service team please contact Anna Bradney on 02 9585 6821, Anna.Bradney@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.
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?
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 Shanay Rokotavaga on 02 9585 6520 or shanay.rokotavaga@dcceew.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 532253).
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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