Data Engineer Biodiversity Information

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 – Parramatta
• Salary relative to experience and ranges $120,701 to $134,460 + Super

About the role

In this role, you will contribute to developing national ecological data standards and provide expert advice and services to design and build data transformation and transfer solutions that connect applications.  The role works closely with biodiversity data managers, data engineers, data scientists, and application developers.

The role contributes to the development of an effective biodiversity data ecosystem where field ecological survey data is harnessed from environmental assessments, monitoring programs and scientific research programs for reuse, and flows seamlessly to enable better, faster, data-informed decision making for our customers.

About You

Key knowledge and experience

• Experienced working with Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft PowerBI, Databricks, R-Code and Python.
• Experience applying species taxonomic concepts and standards (such as Darwin Core) to species observation data collections.
• Understanding of field biological survey methods, data and their application.
• Experience in agile project methodologies, design thinking and/or lean start-up.

Essential requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification or extensive experience in biodiversity data engineering or Bioinformatics.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Data Engineer Biodiversity Information

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

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.

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.

Applications close 13th April 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ron Avery via ron.avery@environment.nsw.gov.au  or on 0417 257 420.

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 Tom Jackson on 0407972528 (please mention reference number 540453.)

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn 

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