Data Analyst (two positions) - [Archived Advertisement]

Acknowledgement of Country

CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the areas that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation

The Opportunity

• Assist biodiversity researchers and decision-makers globally to address complex technical problems
• Support users across ecosystem services, biosecurity, natural resource management and climate sciences
• Unique opportunities to help enhance Australia’s cloud computing capabilities

The Atlas of Living Australia (ALA) is Australia’s biodiversity data infrastructure providing biodiversity data and related services to over 75,000 users in research, government, industry, and the public.  ALA is a key partner in EcoCommons Australia, a program designed to tackle complex technical biodiversity challenges This is a multi-institutional program with partners across technical and research fields.

We are offering two roles focussed on development of R packages for specific applications, to support projects within the team.  In either role, you will deliver standardised, reproducible software tools, and support the integration of those methods with the wider ALA software ecosystem. One position will provide support on the expansion of the EcoCommons statistical modelling platform, while the other will support links between the ALA and the biosecurity sector. In these exciting new roles, you will draw on your established skills in quantitative ecology, ecological modelling, or conservation (or related fields), to support and shape emerging pieces of Australia’s scientific infrastructure. 

In this role you will:

• Develop scripts, packages and apps in the R programming language to support reproducible workflows and reports.
• Identify technical problems within existing software and work to resolve them promptly and constructively.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within your team and across partner institutions to reach objectives.
• Work closely with external organisations to determine their needs and take responsibility for their satisfaction.

Location:  Black Mountain (Canberra) ACT
Other locations may be considered for a remote appointment
Salary: AU$105k - AU$114k pa (pro-rata for part-time), plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified Term ending 22 December, 2023 - Full-time
Reference:  90566

To be considered you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Quantitative Ecology or another relevant field.
• Proven advanced skills in R programming.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,.
• A history of professional and respectful behaviours, with the capacity for self-motivation and strong collaboration, within a team environment. 
• The ability to effectively manage a number of competing priorities simultaneously and carry out non-routine tasks independently.

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

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Eligibility

Applications are open to:

• Australian and New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents.

• Australian temporary residents with work rights through to 22 December, 2023), and 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

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. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply online and provide a CV and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your motivations for applying and your suitability for the role, paying particular attention to the requirements outlined in the Position Details.

Applications Close

Thursday 2 February, 2023 (11pm AEDT)

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.