Soil Database Manager/Developer, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Canberra

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

114000.00 - 123000.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

We’re looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Soil Database Manager/Developer to join CSIRO’s Soil Monitoring and Information team. In this exciting role, you will help lead the evolution and delivery of CSIRO’s operational soil data infrastructure, including stewardship under the Australian National Soil Archive (ANSA) of the NatSoil database, the Soil Spectral Library, and other core systems within the CSIRO Soil Information System (CSIS). You will be instrumental in developing and maintaining robust data environments and access systems, including APIs that support seamless integration with national initiatives like the Australian National Soil Information System (ANSIS) and the National Soil Monitoring Program (NSMP).

Job Responsibility:

Leading the management and oversight of the database components within the CSIRO Soil Information System (CSIS) under the Australian National Soil Archive (ANSA), including schema maintenance, database performance and integrity, security protocols, backup and migration processes, monitoring, scheduled reporting, and the development and documentation of data management and access policies
Designing, implementing, evaluating, and documenting new database schemas to enhance data handling, quality control, and support for emerging soil data types
Coordinating the ingestion of new soil datasets—from curation and prioritisation to validation, upload, and registration of data management plans
Developing tools, queries, and database processes to support a full data lifecycle—from ingestion to delivery via APIs—in collaboration with software engineers and in support of key CSIS components
Continually investigating and applying new methods to enhance data interoperability, accessibility, and quality

Requirements:

Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education
Demonstrated experience in database development and administration, with a proven track record of managing and maintaining complex data systems
Strong knowledge and practical experience in core aspects of database administration, including performance optimisation, data integrity, security, backup and recovery, and user access management
Proficiency in a variety of data modelling and information management methodologies, including both traditional and modern approaches suited to interoperable and scalable systems
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with specialist IT teams, fostering collaboration across disciplines to deliver integrated and functional system solutions

Nice to have:

Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with current trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in database management systems (DBMS), including modern approaches to cloud-based and serverless data storage and management
Practical experience with key development tools and technologies, including Microsoft SQL Server, C#, Visual Studio, ASP.NET, Web API, GitHub, OpenAPI, and Swagger, with the ability to apply these in a collaborative development environment
Familiarity with soil databases and an understanding of Australian soils and landscapes, or a strong willingness and capacity to develop expertise in this domain

What we offer:

up to 15.4% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 04, 2025

Expiration:
June 25, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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