Geoscience Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Cultures: and to elders past and present. About us Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation. Our culture Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged. Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offer a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements. What we can offer you When you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To learn more about our competitive salary, free onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture click here . Our team This role is based within the Minerals, Energy and Groundwater Information Services (MEGIS) Section, part of the Minerals, Energy and Groundwater (MEG) Division. The MEGIS Section provides specialised technical capabilities to support key outcomes for MEG Division and its stakeholders. These services include project management and co-design, data management, analysis and delivery, scientific computing, AI integration and machine learning, analytics and advice. This role will support the Government Geoscience Information Committee (GGIC) who's mission is to drive innovation in the collection, curation, interoperability and delivery of data owned by government geological surveys in Australia to maximise the value of the nation's geoscience data. The GGIC is a sub-committee of the Geoscience Working Group (GWG) and includes collaborative geoscience data acquisition programs, promotion and marketing plans, geoscience research programs, trialling of new exploration technologies, and standards for management and delivery of geoscience information This role will support the implementation and delivery of key data integration and harmonisation projects being completed as part of GGIC. The GGIC comprises representatives from State, Territory and Australian government geoscience agencies and New Zealand and provides and promotes a coherent national strategic direction for the management and delivery of geoscience information. The key duties of the position include The Geoscience Interoperibility Architect will work closely with members of MEGIS and GGIC as well as engaging and collaborating with State, Territory and Australian government geoscience agency partners to identify key geoscience datasets for the integration of data across multiple agencies at a national scale. This includes the planning and design to develop, test, deploy, document, and knowledge share a diverse range of technical capabilities for data integration and delivery using agreed national and international data and delivery standards. This role will be required to collaborate with geoscientists and technical staff across multiple agencies and support the development and delivery of agreed data standards and interoperable workflows. Additionally, the Architect will take on a leadership and mentoring role in designing and implementing data standard frameworks and solutions, where required support data uplift and transformation activities that will enhance data integration across multiple jurisdictions while ensuring scalability and maintainability within existing and new systems. In this role you will: Build strong, strategic and collaborative relationships with geoscience and technical stakeholders in State, Territory and Australian government geoscience agencies Provide a leadership role on behalf of the GGIC with geoscience data standards and interoperability Actively mentor and knowledge share your expertise and experiences in transforming data into agreed standards Lead and advocate for the GGIC and support the MEGIS Section as a valued member. Take on highly technical architectural tasks assigned by, and under the guidance of the GGIC Chair and MEGIS Director Work collaboratively to design, and support the build and implementation of agreed interoperable data standards to consistently deliver and integrate datasets across multiple agencies at national scale Provide strategic leadership, advice and support in defining and developing data transformation and integration capabilities Contribute expertise to building capabilities cross multiple agencies, including promotion of GGIC to increase adoption of innovation for data interoperability by external stakeholders. To be successful in the role you will demonstrate: Provide high-level leadership in geoscience data interoperability and standards at a national scale across multiple jurisdictions. Drive the development and delivery of fit-for-purpose national-scale data for use and access by Government, industry and the community to maximise the value of the nation's geoscience data. Build and sustain long-term relationships and liaise with a range of stakeholders, including State, Territory and Australian government geoscience agencies, New Zealand and the science community. Mentor and provide expert technical expertise and leadership to support building staff capabilities in interoperability, data standards, harmonisation and integration. Highly developed written and oral communication skills, and ability to clearly convey key points and explain complex information to a range of technical and non-technical audiences, and experience preparing technical reports, papers and other written communication to meet peer-review standards. A commitment to building a positive and inclusive culture Adhere to the APS Values and Code of Conduct and consistently behave in an honest, ethical and professional way Required skills, knowledge, experience and/or qualifications A proven track record in data science and interoperability, with a preference in the field of geoscience and/or a related science that is applied to understanding data standards and interoperability. An ability to build collaborations and contribute effectively to professional science and technically focussed teams across multiple agencies. Demonstrated science and technical excellence, with a history of innovation and impact. History of driving positive change and improvements in stakeholder workflows and organisational culture. Demonstrated success in collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams, highlighting strong interpersonal communication and support for team members and stakeholders Commitment to implementing change that yields positive outcomes for stakeholder workflows and organisational culture
