The Environmental Offsets – Planning, Monitoring and Research (PMR) team is looking for an enthusiastic Ecological Data Officer with a high level of geographical information systems (GIS) expertise, data management skills and an interest in the conservation and management of Natural Temperate Grassland and Box Gum Woodland ecosystems in the ACT region. Under the supervision of the Spatial Data Manager Offsets PMR, the Ecological Data Officer will support the use, expansion, and refinement of Tracking Restoration Activities and Conservation Efforts (TRACE) spatial data platform within ESRI’s ArcGIS suite, supporting planners and land managers in delivering restoration activities for new and established offset reserves. This position is required to engage and collaborate with a team of highly skilled planners, ecologists, and land managers to support conservation monitoring, and evaluation needs. This includes contributing to ongoing improvements in restoration data collection, reporting capabilities and usability across ACT Government stakeholders. 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: 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 Comfortable working long hours with computers and be able to attend the office in person a minimum of two days a week. Desirable: Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) in spatial science, GIS, data science, ecology/environmental science or other related discipline. Willingness to undertake incident management duties, including participation in fire standby, fire suppression and fire training. Eligibility: To be eligible for temporary employment with the ACT Government, you must be in Australia on a visa with working rights or be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three 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 two pages in length. A current curriculum vitae must also be provided listing two referees and their contact details. 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.
