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Join to apply for the Data Analyst Climate role at NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. Make a real impact on drought resilience in NSW. Join the Climate Applications team at DPIRD and use your data skills to support realtime climate monitoring, forecasting, and drought coordination. Help shape the NSW Enhanced Drought Information System (EDIS) and contribute to highprofile reports such as the State Seasonal Update. Why This Role Matters Drive climate intelligence that informs decisionmaking across NSW. Collaborate with experts in climatology, agriculture, and data science. Deliver insights that support communities and industries facing climate challenges. What Youll Do Maintain and enhance the EDIS codebase and architecture. Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data accuracy. Build and manage data pipelines for Power BI dashboards. Support climate projects using Python, R, and Matlab. Respond to internal and external data requests. What Were Looking For Skilled coder with experience in scientific computing (Python, R, Matlab). Strong data visualisation skills (Power BI). Passion for climate resilience and evidencebased insights. Experience in agricultural/natural systems modelling and Linux environments. Essential Requirements Postgraduate degree in Science, Geographic Information Systems, Agricultural Science, Computer Science or a related discipline, and/or equivalent industry experience. Location & Compensation Location: NSW preference for Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo, and Coffs Harbour. Professional Officer 14, salary starting from $137,176 per annum. Fulltime, 35 hours per week. Contact Hiring Manager: Anthony Clark [email protected] 0400 972 039. Application Process Submit a CV (approx. 4 pages) and a cover letter (approx. 1 page) via our online portal. After the closing date, we will review all applications. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview (in person or via Microsoft Teams). Further assessments will follow, including writing tasks, skills tests, and psychometric tests. Reference and background checks will be conducted for final candidates. Some positions may require a national police check, bankruptcy check, and health assessment. Applications close Wednesday 5 November 2025 at 11:55pm. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion DPIRD is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation. DPIRD is a proud Disability Confident Recruiter, Family Inclusive Employer and Carer Friendly Employer. We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers. If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format to participate, please contact [email protected] or the hiring manager listed above. #J-18808-Ljbffr