Remote Sensing Senior Scientist Imagery

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Shape statewide environmental decisions using remote sensing and imagery, delivering innovative, data-driven solutions with real-world impact
• 2 years full-time (35 hours per week) with potential of ongoing
• Location: Parramatta, Grafton, Albury, Dubbo, Newcastle - hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $124,322 pa to $138,494 pa + super

Join the Spatial Imagery Services team as a Remote Sensing Senior Scientist (Imagery) and help deliver satellite imagery for environmental remote sensing programs and operational functions across NSW.

You will contribute to the acquisition, curation, storage and delivery of high‑quality imagery for NSW, designing, optimising and maintaining solutions that ensure datasets are accurate, reliable, discoverable and aligned with best‑practice data standards.

You will provide support to internal and external customers who rely on these datasets for evidence‑based decision‑making, including contributing to legal and compliance processes. You will collaborate across teams and with external partners to enhance program delivery, contribute to improved project management practices and communicate complex technical insights clearly to a wide range of audiences.

About You
You are an experienced remote sensing professional who is adaptable, curious and comfortable working across a broad range of tasks, applying your technical skills and professional capability where they are most needed. You thrive as part of a geographically dispersed team that supports flexible working and promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing. Your experience in the use of imagery and remote‑sensed products, data management, information workflows, quality assurance and project management enables you to deliver accurate, timely work with a high degree of autonomy.

You are keen to apply and further develop your skills so that you can effectively work across a variety of department platforms, including Windows‑based systems and a Linux‑based high‑performance computer. Practical capability in scripting, spatial analysis, data management and/or working with Application Programming Interfaces is well regarded. A clear communicator and collaborative team member, you manage competing demands, provide regular progress updates, exercise sound judgement in decision-making and are committed to continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements 

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent demonstrated relevant experience in the application of Remote Sensing to environmental monitoring.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Scientist Remote Sensing (Imagery)

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 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 19 April 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Anna Bradney, Team Leader | Spatial Imagery Services on anna.bradney@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9585 6821.

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 Alexandra Blair on 02 8275 1761 (please mention reference number 547621).

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