Remote Sensing Officer Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Remote Sensing Officer to join our team in driving sustainable growth across Queensland.
This role presents a rare opportunity to be involved in transformational change that will underpin how rural water resources are accessed, used, and managed by Government, Water Users and the community into the future.
The successful candidate will contribute to the research, development, implementation and continuous improvement of methods and standards for time series analysis and change detection. They will apply their existing skills in contemporary programming languages (such as Python, JavaScript, Postgres SQL/PostGIS and others) to build and support large scale early detection and land cover monitoring systems.
The key accountabilities of this role include:
* Maintaining and using open source and proprietary software and data management systems for image processing and analysis to develop remote sensing products, store large datasets, and maintain quality control in a multi-user environment based on recognised data standards.
* Developing and delivering high quality, scientifically defensible map and remote sensing products, expert reports and reporting tools that include quantitative and statistical analysis and/or visualisation of data and results using contemporary methods.
* Establishing and maintaining networks and collaborative partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders relevant to the work program using exemplary high level interpersonal and communication skills.
* Communicating and translating complex scientific information to a range of audiences using a variety of media.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have a degree in the field of Remote Sensing, Geographic Sciences, Spatial Science Technology or an agreed equivalent as determined by the Director-General. Extensive experience in spatial information technologies, geographic information systems and/or web services and products is essential.
Mandatory requirements for this role include extensive experience in the use of Google Earth Engine (GEE), ArcGIS and knowledge of all ESRI products. Knowledge of MS Power Platform is highly desirable.
Benefits
You will join a passionate engaged team with values driven culture. We offer a work life balance with hybrid work arrangements. Fantastic career development and leadership opportunities exist within the organisation.
We value the diversity of our workforce and are guided by the Queensland Public Sector Inclusion and Diversity Strategy. We strive to create a respectful and rewarding workplace culture that encourages, recognises and embraces every individual's contribution within a collaborative environment that allows all employees to thrive.