Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Information and Advice, Flora and Fauna Environment Division
Job title Senior Spatial Scientist Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 30/06/2027
Salary $117,625 – $131,735 Location Darwin
Position number 4820 RTF 360334 Closing 10/11/2026
Contact Officer Ian Leiper, Director Information and Advice on 08 8995 5055 or [email protected]
About the agency https://workplace.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360334

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Provide leadership and specialist expertise in spatial science to support scientific assessment, environmental management and informed
decision-making across the Division.
Context statement
The Flora and Fauna Division is responsible for provision of technical and policy advice on terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity conservation
and management in the Northern Territory.



This includes responsibilities for identifying areas of high conservation value, biodiversity
research and monitoring, assessing the biodiversity impacts of development proposals, the management of threatened species, provision
of advice on biodiversity matters, and the maintenance of the Territory’s biodiversity data sets.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide specialist spatial science advice and support for scientific assessment, environmental management and decision-making across

the Division.
2. Undertake complex spatial analyses and modelling using a range of spatial data types, methods and technologies to address scientific,

management and policy questions.
3. Develop, manage and maintain spatial datasets, information, tools and workflows that support scientific assessment, environmental

management and decision-making, including developing and implementing standards.
4. Collaborate with scientists, technical specialists and project teams to integrate spatial information and analysis into multidisciplinary

projects and programs.
5. Prepare and communicate spatial information and technical findings through maps, reports, presentations and other products suitable





for diverse audiences.
6. Provide technical leadership, mentoring and knowledge sharing to support the development of spatial capability across the Division,

including the supervision and support of staff, contractors and project personnel as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Bachelor’s degree in Spatial Science, Environmental Science, Ecology or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
2. Demonstrated expertise in spatial science, including spatial analysis and modelling across a range of spatial data types, methods and

technologies.
3. Demonstrated ability to apply spatial science to support scientific assessment, environmental management and decision-making.
4. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical information and

work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership through mentoring, knowledge sharing and contributing to the development of

organisational capability.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver complex projects, programs or work priorities in a dynamic environment.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of biodiversity and environmental management issues relevant to the Northern Territory.
2. Postgraduate qualifications in Spatial Science, Environmental Science, Ecology or a related discipline.
3. Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting staff.

📌 Senior Spatial Scientist (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Lands, Planning and Environment
📍 Darwin