**Your new company**
This government agency is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency. Through regular forecasts warnings, monitoring and advise spanning the Australian region and Antarctic territory, they provide one of the most fundamental and widely used services of government.
**Your new role**
The positions require strong problem solving and communication skills the ability to work independently and within a project team. Key activities the Natural Hazard Risk Analyst will be to:
- Coordinate expertise from both the ACS and external stakeholders to consolidate best available science and intelligence on climate and natural hazard risks.
- Formalise and strengthen processes and methods to quickly source and deliver high-quality data/intelligence with a focus on exposure and vulnerability to, and impacts and consequences of, climate and natural hazards.
- Identifying existing capabilities, managing access to tools and approaches and identifying areas for improvement to support relief and recovery needs. For example, coordinating development of exposure, vulnerability and impact scenarios and validating against actual event footprints and impact analyses.
- Appropriately tracking and filing output and advice and providing support for during and post-event data collection activities and advice.
- Evaluate systems, processes and methods and undertake continuous improvement.
**What you'll need to succeed**
- Tertiary qualifications or experience relating to one or more of the below disciplines:
- Science (Natural, Physical, Social or Behavioural)
- Climate and/or Environmental Policy
- Geography and Spatial Analysis
- Engineering
- Risk Management
- Economics
- Demonstrated capability in developing processes to solve complex problems
- Experience in data analysis and exploration
- Excellent science communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Exceptional organisational skills and disciplined work approach
- Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities
**What you'll get in return**
In return, this position offers you with:
- A competitive hourly rate + superannuation
- Joining a excellent team culture where contractors work collaboratively alongside permanent APS staff
- The opportunity to learn new content give back to the nation influencing agriculture policy and programs
- Support throughout the contract
**What you need to do now**
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