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

About the role

The Senior Scientist is responsible for providing advanced technical, scientific, and analytical support for climate change-related programs. This role plays a key part in delivering the NSW Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and focuses on two critical areas:

• Data Leadership for MERI: Leading the data delivery requirements for Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Improvement (MERI) for the Strategy. This includes supporting data collections for strategic evaluation, defining data governance, and developing a comprehensive data collection and management plan.
• Insight Development: Translating climate change data and information from across disciplines into practical, decision-ready insights to support environmental decision-making.

The Senior Scientist will be part of the Adaptation Impact and Risk Science (AIRS) team, which is at the forefront of delivering science and knowledge to internal and external partners across government. The AIRS team is multidisciplinary and dynamic, with expertise in integrated research, strategic program coordination, and knowledge brokering. Together, the team supports the implementation of actions outlined in the NSW Climate Change Adaptation Strategy.

About You

To be successful in this role, you must have

• Relevant scientific qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in delivering data-driven projects.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience in developing Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Improvement (MERI) strategies.
• High proficiency in using GIS, Python, Power BI, and/or AI to process and translate large datasets (e.g., NetCDF) into end-user datasets, online tools, and model inputs.
• Demonstrated ability to be highly adaptable and customer-focused, with a track record of working across disciplines to develop practical, data-driven solutions.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Scientist

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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.

Applications close Sunday 8^th of June 2025 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jocelyn Dela-Cruz via jocelyn.dela-cruz@environment.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.

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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 Shanay Rokotavaga on 0439987429 (please mention reference number 542927.)

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