Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Remote Sensing Unit, Land Resources Division

Environment

Job title Senior Remote Sensing Coordinator Designation Professional 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $117,625 - $131,735 Location Palmerston

Position number 39451 RTF 355272 Closing 24/09/2026

Contact officer Dr. Rafaela Salum on 08 8999 4535 or [email protected]

About the agency https://depws.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355272

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QUALIFICATIONS.

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Primary objective

Coordinate and further develop the Darwin Harbour Mangrove Monitoring Program (DHMMP), leveraging advanced remote sensing,

spatial analysis, and modelling approaches to support ecosystem monitoring, assessment, and reporting. Provide high-level technical leadership for the Remote Sensing Unit's satellite and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) imagery programs and field-based monitoring activities, ensuring the delivery of robust environmental monitoring, analysis and reporting capabilities.

Context statement The Remote Sensing Unit is responsible for the collection, management, analysis and dissemination of remotely sensed data to support environmental monitoring,



reporting and decision-making across the Northern Territory (NT). Key programs include the DHMMP, the NT

Terrestrial Vegetation Extent Analysis Program, Rum Jungle Remnant Vine Thicket Monitoring Program, and the integrated Rangeland

Monitoring Program. The Unit also maintains computational infrastructure and systems, including the High Performance Computing facility, that support remote sensing analyses, modelling and scientific monitoring programs.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Coordinate the ongoing development, scientific direction and delivery of the DHMMP.
2. Support the Manager, Remote Sensing, in guiding the strategic, scientific and technical direction of the Unit.
3. Develop and apply contemporary remote sensing, spatial analysis, and modelling methodologies to assess, classify, monitor, and

predict changes in NT ecosystems, landscape processes, vegetation cover and condition, and land clearing activities.
- Establish and maintain scientifically rigorous protocols, standards, and methodologies, incorporating appropriate quality assurance and quality control frameworks to support near real-time monitoring and long-term environmental reporting.
- Coordinate and lead field-based data collection programs and UAV survey operations.
- Provide technical oversight of the computational systems, platforms and infrastructure that support remote sensing analysis,





modelling and processing workflows.
- Deliver high-quality scientific reports, publications, and project outputs within agreed timeframes and budgets.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. A degree in remote sensing, natural resource management, environmental science, spatial science, or a related discipline.
2. Demonstrated experience collecting, analysing and integrating remotely sensed and field-based data to monitor and assess the

condition, extent and dynamics of natural resources, including mangrove ecosystems and other landscape processes.
- High-level proficiency in remote sensing, spatial analysis, image processing and modelling techniques, including the use of Geographic

Information Systems, Python and other contemporary analytical platforms.
- Demonstrated experience developing and applying spatial analysis, modelling, machine learning or predictive analytical approaches to support environmental monitoring, assessment, mapping and reporting.
- Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex scientific and technical information clearly and logically in both written and oral formats.

1. Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including individuals and teams from diverse cultural

backgrounds.
- Current NT Driver Licence (or equivalent) and the ability to operate manual vehicles.

Desirable

1. A postgraduate qualification in remote sensing, environmental science, spatial science, natural resource management, or a related

discipline.
- Experience with code management and development practices, including DevOps methodologies and platforms such as GitHub.

📌 Senior Remote Sensing Coordinator (Palmerston City)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Lands, Planning and the Environment
📍 Palmerston City