The Ecological Data Analyst position presents an exciting opportunity for you to contribute your exceptional statistical analysis skills to inform conservation planning, on-ground restoration and evaluation of the ACT’s environmental offsets. This role will see you collaborating with ecologists, planners, spatial data experts, land managers and others in this complex and exciting field. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Mandatory: Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) in environmental science, data science, statistics, or other related/cognate discipline. Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au) Desirable: Experience in spatial analysis including familiarity with GIS software ( e.g. ArcGIS) and coding ( e.g. R, Python). Comfortable working long hours with computers and be able to attend the office in person two days a week. Willingness to undertake incident management duties, including participation in fire standby, fire suppression and fire training. Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. How to Apply: Expressions of interest are sought from potential candidates and should include a response against each of the Selection Criteria of no more than 200 words each. A current curriculum vitae must also be provided. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. City and Environment City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
