Data Scientist (Gis Specialisation)

Purpose of the position:

If you are passionate about agriculture and want to be a part of a company with real-world exposure and opportunities to impact agri-environmental sustainability, read on!

At IAE, our focus is meeting the real-world needs of agricultural and allied industries by providing quality, fit-for-purpose assessment, analytics and advisory services to help improve production systems and the environment. We are a growing, high-capacity/high-care team focused on meeting the growing challenges facing our clients now and into the future. We are an industry leader working regionally, nationally and internationally across major agri-food and agri-fibre industries.

Due to an expanding workload, we are looking for an experienced Data Scientist (with a specialisation in GIS and the carbon emissions/offsets market). The role will join our Toowoomba team full-time, be a part of key project activities and help us continue to deliver on our vision of 'Creating Innovative Solutions for Agriculture and the Environment." We aim to deliver this vision by enabling our clients to understand their supply chain environmental impacts, set meaningful sustainability targets, deliver lower environmental impacts over the short, medium and long term and offset / inset where required.

The Data Scientist will use their high-level data analysis skills to deliver projects and support the IA team in delivering industry-leading projects for major food, fibre and agribusiness clients around Australia.

About YOU

You:

1. are a ‘get stuff done’ kind of person, and you
2. inspire and bring team members around you to deliver projects that are bigger than yourself, and you
3. are knowledgeable about and committed to Agriculture. You know or are willing to build a robust working knowledge of agricultural supply chains, including full grazing systems and farmer priorities, soil and vegetation issues, your knowledge of carbon baselining approaches, methods and recommendations and you…
4. are capable. You engender confidence in farmers and business owners, showing you have their interests at heart, you can rapidly and intuitively understand their needs (put yourself in their shoes), and you can clearly explain a complex field (e.g. carbon), giving them confidence in your capability to solve their problem or harness their opportunities.

About THE ROLE

Key responsibilities & duties

The role will include the following responsibilities:

1. Conducting statistical and spatial modelling using statistical methods and remote sensing techniques. This will include integration/calibration of in-field data
2. Writing scripts and creating Excel calculators to automate processes
3. Consulting with team members on best statistical practices
4. Researching and implementing solutions to mathematical/statistical problems to support large-scale data collection activities
5. Working with consultants and extension officers in the team to analyse farm and production system data, understand and follow data collection standards, data models/schemas and data collection processes, and work with the wider team to interpret results
6. Actively represent IAE’s values (Integrity | Innovation | Care) in all that you do, with reference to all relevant company procedures, including regard for the health and safety of yourself and your colleagues.

Requirements (e.g. academic qualifications, work experience and skills):

Ideally, 3-7 years of proven experience in:

• Spatial modelling and analysis (vector and raster) in ArcGIS
• carbon project modelling in FullCAM
• data analysis, statistics, and spatial modelling in R
• working within the context of carbon, vegetation and/or biodiversity projects and working knowledge of associated spatial products.

1. Tertiary qualification (or equivalent training/experience) in GIS, statistics, mathematics, or data science.
2. Ability to multi-task, managing multiple projects at a time.
3. Outstanding attention to detail with a desire for excellence.
4. An innovative, solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
5. Thrive working in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
6. A team player who can learn on the job and self-educate, you enjoy new challenges. You are self-motivated and can work on tasks to see them completed on time to high quality, within time constraints.
7. A familiarity with passion and genuine concern for the agricultural industry and a desire to develop a lasting career in agri-environmental consultancy and make a genuine and meaningful difference with the work you produce (note: an interest in agriculture is essential, and a background in agriculture is highly valued).
8. On-the-job and formal training will be provided as required, and opportunities may exist to utilise the outcomes from your work to obtain other qualifications.
9. NOTE: Experience in a consulting context will be highly regarded.

This role is an opportunity to join a highly respected industry leader in agri-environmental sustainability, working on diverse projects across Australia and the globe. The ideal candidate would have a solid understanding of the issues facing the Agricultural industry, especially regarding sustainability, gained through experience. They will also be a self-confident individual who understands their role within a team, being able to provide both leadership and support as required

To apply

Apply now by submitting your CV and a cover letter addressing the key criteria (above) before the closing date, to ******@integrityag.net.au. This position may be filled prior to the closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Integrity Ag is a fast-growing agricultural and environmental consultancy working across all the major agri-food and fibre industries, regionally, nationally and internationally. Following the success and growth of our company, we are now hiring to expand and strengthen our team. Our work spans from on-farm consultancy to industry-leading research and development, with a technical focus on environmental management and carbon. As a company, we value a collaborative and enjoyable work environment with flexibility to help you meet your career goals and maintain a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to providing excellent and ethical outcomes for agriculture and the environment, our staff, and everyday Australians. To learn more about what we do, visit our website: www.integrityag.net.au.

Benefits of working at IAE include:

• Flexible and collaborative work environment

• Opportunity to work with a highly regarded team delivering meaningful, impactful projects to some of Australia’s largest landholders

• Attractive staff benefits and salary packages can be negotiated depending on experience and qualifications

• A great team of passionate professionals

• Based in beautiful Toowoomba, a rural centre with big-city benefits but a better quality of life.