Job DescriptionAgency:
Department of Environment, Parks and WaterWork Unit:
Rangelands Division, Environmental Data Security BranchJob Title:
Director Environmental DataDesignation:
Senior Administrative Officer 2Job Type:
Full timeDuration:
OngoingSalary:
$148,302 - $161,638Location:
PalmerstonPosition Number:
39726 RTF 303852Closing:
12/09/2024Contact Officer:
Maria Wauchope on 08 8999 6391 or ****** the Agency:
Department of Environment, Parks and Water SecurityApplication Process:
Apply online at
this link . Applications 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 applications from all diversity groups. Reasonable workplace adjustments will be made for individuals with disabilities. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.Primary Objective:
Provide strategic leadership in the management, maintenance, and storage of environmental data, information technology, and business systems for the Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security (DEPWS). 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 optimize data outcomes that meet stakeholder needs. The EDB comprises the Geospatial Services Unit and the Remote Sensing Unit.Context Statement:
DEPWS is the NT's lead agency in the collection, provision of, and access to natural resource data, information, and advice for government, research institutions, industry, and the public. DEPWS holds extensive data assets and is heavily dependent on data for expert decision-making, which helps underpin economic development.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Lead and manage the EDB to provide strategic and expert advice across DEPWS on the management, curation, dissemination, accessibility, and use of departmental data.Foster a client-focused service delivery culture incorporating stakeholder needs to ensure that business requirements are well understood and solutions are effective and compliant with policies, guidelines, and standards.Provide advice and assistance to the Department of Corporate and Digital Development in implementing the DEPWS Data Analytics Strategy and transitioning 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, organizational efficiency, and data accessibility.Represent DEPWS on inter-agency committees and forums dealing with business systems and digital technology issues.Selection Criteria:Essential:Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams and work independently to ensure business outcomes are achieved.Proven track record in strategic management of business systems and data infrastructure across diverse environments.High-level collaborative and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior management, external service providers, and digital specialists.Proven organizational and management skills to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.Substantial program, project, and resource management skills, including change management, with proven ability to lead staff and service providers in the successful delivery of complex data or business intelligence projects.Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated experience with business intelligence packages, tools, and databases.Demonstrated comprehensive experience with enterprise data management, including an understanding of challenges and directions relating to data governance in a public sector environment.Desirable:Degree or Post-Graduate qualifications in data analytics, GIS, remote sensing, Information Technology, or a related field.Knowledge of NT natural resources, legislation, and associated management issues.
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