Job description
Agency Department of Lands, Planning and Environment Work unit Remote Sensing Unit, Land

Resources Division
Job title High-Performance Computing Support Officer Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Palmerston
Position number 16155 RTF 360181 Closing 30/11/2026
Contact Officer Dr. Rafaela Salum on 08 8999 4535 or [email protected]
About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360181

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
Develop, maintain and support software applications, databases, automated workflows and computing systems that enable the
Remote Sensing Unit to effectively utilise its High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure and associated technologies.
Context statement
The Remote Sensing Unit is responsible for the collection, management, dissemination and application of remotely sensed data
and UAV-captured imagery, together with the operation of critical infrastructure and systems that support a range of scientific
monitoring programs. These include the Darwin Harbour Mangrove Monitoring Program, the Northern Territory Terrestrial




Vegetation Extent Analysis Program, key components of the Integrated Rangeland Monitoring Program across the Northern
Territory pastoral estate, the Rum Jungle Vine Monitoring Project. The Unit also operates and supports its HPC facility, which
underpins environmental data processing, analysis and reporting activities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Design, develop, maintain and support software applications, databases, scripts and automated workflows that support remote

sensing, spatial analysis, environmental data processing and high-performance computing workflows for environmental
monitoring

2. Support the operation, maintenance, monitoring, optimisation and continuous improvement of HPC infrastructure, processing
environments and associated systems to ensure reliable, secure and efficient service delivery.

3. Support the acquisition, quality assurance, storage, processing and governance of spatial, imagery and scientific datasets.
4. Collaborate with scientists, technical specialists and stakeholders to deliver solutions that support environmental monitoring

through remote sensing and spatial analysis.
5. Evaluate and integrate recent tools, algorithms, methodologies and technologies to improve operational capability, efficiency and

data processing outcomes.
6. Provide technical support,



troubleshooting and advice to Remote Sensing Unit staff and other users, and contribute to

knowledge sharing and capability development through the preparation of technical documentation, procedures and user
guides.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. A degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, remote sensing or a related discipline.
2. Demonstrated experience supporting and troubleshooting software applications, databases, HPC infrastructure and other

complex computing environments.
3. Demonstrated experience in software development, scripting (including Python, JavaScript and other relevant programming

languages) and database development, with the ability to develop, maintain and enhance applications and automated data-
processing workflows.

4. Demonstrated experience managing and processing large spatial, imagery or scientific datasets, including data quality assurance,
metadata management and data governance practices.

5. Working knowledge of database management systems and query languages (e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL/PostGIS, or
equivalent) to support data storage, retrieval, reporting and application development.

6. Well-developed analytical, communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with scientists,
technical specialists and stakeholders to achieve business outcomes.

Desirable
1. Working knowledge of field data collection platforms, such as Open Data Kit (ODK) Collect, or similar cloud-based data

collection solutions.
2. Experience using code management platforms (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub or GitLab) and containerisation technologies.
3. Knowledge of Windows Server administration principles

📌 High-Performance Computing Support Officer (Palmerston City)
🏢 Department of Lands, Planning and Environment
📍 Palmerston City