Director, Digital Earth Data and Systems Management (Information & Communication Technology) Full time Geoscience Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Cultures and to elders past and present. About us Geoscience Australia has a long history of bringing the benefits of space down to Earth. By providing Australian industries, governments and researchers better access to space data, our Space Division is helping create jobs, drive economic growth, support disaster response and recovery, and sustainably make use of our land and marine environments. Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. Our culture Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture. What we can offer you When you work at Geoscience Australia, you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. Our Team Working in the Digital Earth team within Space Division is an opportunity to help solve some of Australia's biggest challenges. Digital Earth programs create free and open satellite data products for the benefit of Australia and the region. The role The Director Digital Earth Data and Systems leads a dedicated team of ICT and geospatial professionals to deliver and sustain high value Earth observation data workflows. You will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission by architecting, building, and optimizing solutions that make vast datasets accessible and useful to a wide range of users. In this role you will: Build and lead an inclusive, high-performing and integrated multi-disciplinary technical team. Oversee new technology decisions to ensure comprehensive integration and purpose-driven results for all stakeholders. Provide leadership and management in the coordination of project activities, including support to strategic planning and governance functions. Deliver a broad array of ICT infrastructures, open-source software, complex workflows and big data in a collaborative environment. Represent Digital Earth, Geoscience Australia and the Australian Government in international fora and partnerships. Build and sustain long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Work collaboratively with peers across the organisation to support Geoscience Australia's Senior and Executive leadership. About you Have a strong record of successfully leading and managing complex ICT environments. Proactively identify, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Understand the strategic environment linking project outcomes to the mission and organisational goals. Demonstrate exceptional leadership through guiding, mentoring and developing your team. Knowledge of Earth observation, remote sensing, and/or geospatial technologies. To apply Please visit the careers page of our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system. Your application should include: Your resume (no more than 3 pages). A brief statement (no more than 550 words) outlining your transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role. To be eligible to apply for this position you must meet the below eligibility criteria. Be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application. The successful applicant must be able to obtain, hold and maintain a security clearance of an appropriate level relevant to this role. Commencement of employment is subject to the successful applicant undergoing pre-employment screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr