Careers – Data Analyst – Biosecurity – Atlas of Living Australia

Role Overview

Location: Black Mountain (Canberra) ACT
Salary: AU$102k – AU$111k (pro-rata for part-time) + up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified term of 2 years (full-time preferred)
Reference: 81584

Work across multiple organisations to drive synergies, benefits and standardisation
Draw on your strong interpersonal skills to maintain lasting relationships with key stakeholders
Undertake a comprehensive review of Australian and international biosecurity data sources

We are offering a great opportunity to work jointly between the Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) and the Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment’s Chief Environmental Biosecurity Office. As the Data Analyst – Biosecurity, you will help deepen the existing partnership and build new collaborations in a coordinated manner whilst supporting the joint program of work between the two organisations.

Using a strong strategic management approach to multiple related projects, you will undertake highly complex and sensitive work with a significant degree of independence. With responsibility for streamlining data flow through the biosecurity sector into the ALA, you will also manage and improve the Atlas’ biosecurity alert system. Working with key stakeholders, you will focus on the analysis of current data patterns, legislative, licensing, security, privacy issues and risk-benefit analysis around biosecurity information.

What will you be doing?

Develop relationships with key biosecurity data custodians and across the project partners
Undertake a comprehensive review and gap analysis of Australian and international biosecurity data sources, and evaluate feasibility
Develop standard methods to support biosecurity data integration workflows
Define and translate requirements that can be used for software development, as required
Liaise with partners and users regarding the delivery of services to meet their requirements
Develop materials and communication plans that articulate the benefit of increased data sharing and access

Who are we looking for?

CSIRO thrives on innovation; innovation that is harnessed by the diversity of the minds and lived experiences brought to our greatest challenges. If you meet some, but not all requirements, we encourage you to submit your application. Our priority is to improve how we recruit diverse, talented people and empower them to flourish.

Essential criteria:

A relevant qualification in data science/environmental science, or equivalent experience
Extensive and demonstrable experience in the management of complex programs or projects within multi-institutional environments
Experience with biodiversity data, standards and data system implementation
The ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgement
High-level communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed team

To see the full list of criteria for this role, please view the Position Details

Applications are open to:

Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents
New Zealand Citizens
Australian temporary residents with work rights for the expected duration of the term (at least to end of May 2024), with no requirement for sponsorship

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and provide a National Police Clearance or equivalent, and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia’s national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

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How to Apply

Please apply via the CSIRO portal, providing a CV and cover letter (of no more than two pages), which outlines your motivations for applying and your formal responses to the selection criteria outlined in the Position Details.