Temporary Remote Sensing Analyst
Job Description
About BMT Oceanica
BMT Oceanica Pty Ltd (BMT Oceanica) is Western Australia’s leading specialist consultancy in the field of marine and coastal environmental science. BMT Oceanica services a range of private and government clients, mainly within Western Australia. BMT Oceanica has built a reputation for quality environmental consulting with a high degree of integrity and reliability. BMT Oceanica is a member company of BMT Group Ltd, an international design, science, engineering, risk and programme management consultancy, serving clients principally in the defence, energy and transport sectors. The group is set up as an Employee Benefit Trust and operates through 24 subsidiary companies each focused on particular markets, technologies or geographical areas.
About this position
BMT Oceanica is currently seeking an Experienced Remote Sensing Analyst, to work within the Environmental Data Management Team. The successful applicant will be employed on a fixed term maternity leave contract preferably commencing in early to mid January 2015. The role will provide support in a range of marine and coastal projects, applying skills in the interpretation and integration of remote sensing imagery with spatial data, as well as in the management of marine remote sensing projects. BMT Oceanica is interested in hearing from applicants with three or more years’ experience in these relevant fields. The successful applicant will demonstrate relevant academic and/or professional experience, excellent communication skills, initiative, and a proactive approach.
The successful applicant will have experience in the interpretation and integration of remote sensing imagery with spatial data and field measurements for environmental purposes. The role will require the execution and management of marine remote sensing projects to successful completion and supporting the creation and documentation of innovative yet commercially focused remote sensing solutions.
Strong GIS skills and prior project management experience are also considered essential for this role.
As a large component of this role will focus on the use and ongoing development of BMT Oceanica’s marine habitat mapping protocols from satellite, aerial and hydroacoustic data, prior experience in this area is desirable.
As an employee of BMT Oceanica, the successful applicant will be expected to work effectively as part of a professional team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and wish to ensure working at BMT Oceanica is safe, enjoyable and rewarding for all staff. You will be expected to practice in accordance with our strong code of ethics that underpins our commitment to quality in consulting. BMT Oceanica recognises that you have various levels of training and experience with the tasks required and expects you to seek assistance from other members of BMT Oceanica if you are unsure how you are to proceed with any task.
BMT Oceanica is committed to maintaining the high standards that have distinguished us to date and recognise that these standards depend entirely on the quality of staff that we employ. We will commit to providing you with opportunities to further your skills and build expertise as part of a strong team in a highly supportive environment. Remuneration will be competitive and will be based on competency and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical
The experienced Remote Sensing Analyst will be expected to provide technical services to clients including, but not limited to:
- the application of marine remote sensing techniques in the interpretation and integration of remote sensing imagery with spatial data and field measurements for environmental purposes, in particular habitat mapping
- providing expert remote sensing advice
- providing GIS support, data analysis and cartographic presentation
- assisting in populating (including commissioning capture where required) and maintenance of BMT Oceanica’s spatial library
- supporting the creation of innovative yet commercially focused marine remote sensing solutions
- assisting with project management and budget preparation
- liaison with clients and data providers
- preparing for and attending meetings.
Administrative
The experienced Remote Sensing Analyst will be expected to assist in the successful operation of BMT Oceanica’s business via a number of activities including, but not limited to:
- attending and contributing to office/staff meetings
- undertaking project-related administrative tasks as required
- participating in, and contributing to, activities relating to staff development, strategic planning and business improvement.
Business development
The experienced Remote Sensing Analyst will be expected to assist BMT Oceanica’s business development initiative via, but not limited to:
- support in preparing proposals
- contact potential clients and data providers
- maintain an awareness of emerging marine remote sensing techniques and software solutions
- network and attend industry-related events.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential
- A tertiary qualification in Remote Sensing
- Three or more years work experience in Remote Sensing and GIS
- Strong critical thinking and communication skills; and
- Enthusiasm and initiative.
- Permanent Australian residency (or Special Category Visa, allowing the holder to remain and work in Australia for the duration of the contract)
Desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of related disciplines such as:Marine science
- Habitat mapping
- Geospatial analysis
- Hydroacoustics
- Photogrammetry
- Hydrography
BMT Oceanica reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date or to not make an appointment to this position if no suitable applicants are identified.
How to Apply
Instructions for applicants
Applicants should email to employment@bmtoceanica.com.au a copy of their curriculum vitae along with a statement outlining their suitability for this position as it relates to the Responsibilities and addressing the essential and desirable Selection criteria above. Applicants should also include the names and contact details of at least two professional referees.
Short-listed applicants will be invited to attend an interview in BMT Oceanica’s offices. During the interview, applicants should be expected to outline their suitability for this position by answering questions that relate to the essential and desirable Selection criteria.
Please contact us if you have not received acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 3 business days.
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