Senior Project Officer (GIS) (Fixed-term)

The Senior Project Officer (GIS) will work under the general to broad direction of a Research Program Leader/Group Leader and will be required to have a substantial input into the conduct of research at the Institute. The Senior Project Officer (GIS) will be required to manage major components of a range of projects involving spatial analysis and GIS work in the areas of natural resource management, landscape ecology and geographies of social-ecological systems function. Reporting lines may vary depending on the specific project.

Applicants must have: demonstrated experience in spatial analysis and related mathematics of algorithm development and spatial statistics, relevant to one or more program areas of landscape futures analysis, scenario modelling or coastal/rural climate change vulnerability assessment with specialist knowledge in 1 or more spatial modelling languages; excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to exercise independence, initiative and judgement, both individually and within a team; and experience in managing projects and high level analytical and problem solving skills.

This is a fixed term position until 30 June 2009, with the possibility of further appointment subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor David Brunckhorst, ph: (02) 6773 3001 or email: dbrunckh@une.edu.au. For further information about the Institute visit: www.ruralfutures.une.edu.au .

Please ensure that the coversheet is attached to your application. Instructions on how to send your application to the University are available on this coversheet.

Your application should include: the reference number; a curriculum vitae; a statement that addresses the selection criteria; names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers/email addresses of three relevant referees.

The University will not provide travel and removal for this position.
This position is only open to those who already hold a valid working visa in Australia.

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