Overview
Join to apply for the Senior Science Data Lead role at Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
Location: Kensington (remote work may be considered for the right candidate).
Application close: Midday on Wednesday, 15 October 2025.
Base pay range
$120,457.00/yr - $149,485.00/yr
PSCA, Level 6 or 7, $120,457 - $132,753 or $139,860 - $149,485 p.a. plus 12% Superannuation.
Role and responsibilities
The Biodiversity Information Office (BIO) is responsible for making Western Australia’s biodiversity data more discoverable, accessible and usable and has implemented the Dandjoo data platform to mobilise data from all environmental-related sectors, including government, industry, research and the community. BIO’s ongoing program of work includes data sharing and outreach work, identifying and sourcing priority datasets for ingestion and delivery through Dandjoo and managing a central catalogue of the state’s taxonomic information to ensure data integrity.
This leadership role oversees the optimisation and support of biodiversity and taxonomic data curation across the full data lifecycle from ingestion and quality assurance to standards application, storage, and delivery. Working closely with software and data engineers, the team lead guides the development and implementation of data assurance workflows and ensures the integrity, accessibility, and compliance of data delivered via the Dandjoo platform. The role is pivotal in aligning data governance with the BIO’s strategic and operational objectives.
Selection criteria
Applicants should address the following six (6) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.
- Substantial (Level 6) or extensive (Level 7) demonstrated knowledge of and experience in data governance and management with demonstrated experience in developing and implementing systems, policies and practices to manage data quality and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Substantial (Level 6) or extensive (Level 7) demonstrated experience in leadership and management of a team in a scientific or technical environment including planning, prioritising, coordinating multiple streams of activities, and supervising and monitoring staff to ensure delivery of program outcomes.
- Substantial (Level 6) or extensive (Level 7) experience with data management tools and techniques (e.g. metadata catalogues; workflow applications; relational, NoSQL or graph databases; Geographical Information Systems) and data quality assurance methods, practices and data standards (e.g. Darwin Core, ABIS) and protocols (e.g. FAIR and CARE).
- Substantial (Level 6) or extensive (Level 7) demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver science data management outcomes and drive continuous improvements to business processes.
- Well-developed (Level 6) or highly developed (Level 7) interpersonal, written and oral communication and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Substantial (Level 6) or extensive (Level 7) demonstrated experience managing scientific data or data repositories with a working knowledge of taxonomic nomenclature and terminology and its impacts on managing biodiversity data.
About Us and Benefits
DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, provides exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. Benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December
- 3 days additional public sector holidays each year
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
- Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave
- Confidential employee assistance program (EAP)
- Annual National Park Entry Pass
- Well-established learning and development programs
- Free staff parking
How to apply
All applications are to be submitted online. Select "Apply for job" and follow the instructions; you will need to provide the following:
- a covering letter
- a statement addressing the selection criteria (no more than three pages)
- current CV, including two referees with one being a recent or current manager/supervisor
For further job-related information: contact Trisha Moriarty on. For information about the department, visit
Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will need to possess or obtain a current National Police Check (issued within 6 months).
Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, you must have Australian citizenship, Current Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status.
Other
Substantive Equality Statement: DBCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply. Applicants with a disability may request reasonable recruitment adjustments. For adjustments or an alternative to applying online, contact the Senior Recruitment Officer at or
Note: Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period.
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📌 Senior Science Data Lead
🏢 Department of Biodiversity Conservation And Attractions
📍 Maitland