The Opportunity:
This is a full-time opportunity commencing 2 March 2026 until 30 June 2029, with the possibility of extension/permanency.
The Science Data Branch is responsible for the efficient and effective management and delivery of the department's water science data sets. The Branch stores, manages, and provides water data ensuring that the Department is recognised as a reliable source of water information and data of a known quality.
This is a specialist technical role which requires expertise in the development of tools and data pipelines to pull together information from different source systems for the capture, management, and provision of science data. The position collaborates closely with both internal and external data users.
At the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, we are committed to fostering a modern workplace that supports flexibility, collaboration, and wellbeing.
Our flexible work arrangements include options for alternative work locations and adaptable schedules, designed to accommodate a variety of professional and personal needs.
We recognise that effective work can happen in different settings, and our approach reflects this, enabling staff to contribute meaningfully while maintaining balance and resilience.
We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce that promotes an inclusive and supportive workplace environment. We value the unique diversity of experience that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth bring to our workforce.
Join us and be part of a department that values innovation, inclusivity, and the evolving nature of work.
For further information about the opportunity, we encourage you to contact
Matthew Boden, Team Leader
on
during business hours or via email at
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CLOSING DATE: 4.00pm Monday, 2 February 2026 (Australian Western Standard Time)