Job descriptionAgency: Department of Environment, Parks and Work Unit Department of Lands, Planning and Water SecurityJob title: Director Environmental DataDesignation: Senior Administrative Officer 2Job type: Full timeDuration: OngoingSalary: $148,302 - $161,638Location: PalmerstonPosition number: 39726 RTF 308128Closing: 26/11/2024Contact officer: Chris Roach on 08 8999 3405 or chris.roach@nt.gov.auAbout the agency: https://depws.nt.gov.au/Apply online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=308128APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE: A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.Information for applicants: The NTPS values diversity and encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.Primary objectiveProvide strategic leadership in the management, maintenance and storage of environmental data, information technology and business systems for the Department of Lands, Planning and Environment (DLPE). As the leader of the Environmental Data Branch (EDB), you will collaborate and support processes across the department to ensure that data, technology and systems are consistent and optimise spatial, remote sensing and environmental data outcomes to meet stakeholder needs.Key duties and responsibilitiesLead and manage the EDB to provide strategic and expert advice across DLPE on the management, curation, dissemination, accessibility and use of environmental data including spatial (e.g. vector and raster) data.Foster a client focussed service delivery culture incorporating stakeholder needs to ensure that business requirements are well understood, and solutions are effective and easy to use and comply with policies, guidelines and standards.Provide advice and assistance to the Department of Corporate and Digital Development in the implementation of the DLPE Data Analytics Strategy, associated digital platform and transition into a data-centric agency.Ensure data is accessible for public use through maintaining and updating relevant delivery platforms (e.g. NR Maps).Identify innovative uses of technology to improve business operations, organisational efficiency and data accessibility.Represent DLPE on inter-agency committees and forums dealing with business systems and digital technology issues.Selection criteriaEssentialDemonstrated ability to lead and manage geospatial or remote sensing teams and work independently to ensure business outcomes are achieved.Proven track record in strategic management of business systems and data infrastructure relating to natural resource information across diverse environments.High level collaborative and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to be proactive and communicate effectively to influence senior management, external service providers and digital specialists.Substantial program, project and resource management skills, with proven ability to lead staff and service providers in the successful delivery of complex data (e.g. vector and raster) or business intelligence projects.Extensive knowledge of or demonstrated experience in the operational use of Geographic Information System (GIS) software or the interpretation of remotely sensed data.Demonstrated experience with enterprise data management and policy implementation, including an understanding of best practices, challenges and directions relating to data governance in a public sector environment.DesirableDegree or post-graduate qualifications in data analytics, GIS, remote sensing, science or a related field.Knowledge of NT natural resources, legislation and associated management issues.
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