Geodata Scientist

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 22nd June 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:SC Level 3 $118,325 - $130,458 pa (PSCSAA 2022)Permanent - Full TimeEast Perth2024-07-01 4:00 PMGeodata Scientist(MIS24056)Permanent AppointmentWould you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment, which offers its people a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, working at home, in the field or in the office to help support you and get the best results possible for our community. Then the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is for you!Here at DEMIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. So, if you’re an innovative and forward-thinking individual who values collaboration and wants to contribute to the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting our workers’ health and safety, protecting tenants and consumers, transforming energy supply and emissions, whilst rolling out new technology to deliver excellent customer service and achieve success, then DEMIRS is the agency for you.The roleAs a Geodata Scientist you will form part of a dynamic team responsible for building new and novel data layers and datasets that will help understand the mineral and energy potential of the State and provide advice for land use planning issues focusing on designing and creating novel data layers and datasets across Western Australia.Success in this role will hinge on your experience in developing and implementing AI and Machine Learning techniques tailored to the geoscientific domain. This includes designing innovative methods to integrate geoscience data effectively. Additionally, your ability to evaluate specific datasets for quality issues and collaborate with experts to ensure data integrity will be essential for achieving meaningful machine learning outcomes and effective internal communication within a geoscientific context. The ideal candidate will possess strong coding skills, a keen interest in advancing their software development practices, and the ability to manage expectations of outputs by highlighting the unique challenges associated with geoscientific datasets.Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.Further informationPlease contact Tasman Gillfeather-Clark, Manager Geoscience Data Integration on (08) 9222 3128 or via or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on DEMIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.How to applyWe ask for you to provide: * A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following points:

• Bachelor of Science (Geoscience) or an approved equivalent Scientific Degree.
• A postgraduate qualification in Geoscience or Data Science would be an advantage.
• Experience in geoscience data modelling, integration, and analysis, using data science scripting languages such as Python, R, or Matlab, and reporting through data visualization tools including GIS.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with DEMIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Namrata Bhattarai, Human Resource Officer on (08) 922 23336 or email .To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter (where appropriate).Supporting diversity and inclusionDEMIRS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome all to apply, however, preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and youth. This helps us ensure our workforce is diverse, effective and forward thinking, and is supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2023-2024 by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusionReasonable adjustments will be provided during our recruitment processes and in the workplace so you can fully participate.CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Monday, 01 July 2024 (WST)Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online; as applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.