Statistics and Data Services Officer
State Forests of NSW
West Pennant Hills NSW
Position No. 2002/R7 PSN/C926417
Total remuneration package to: $69,689.00 ($58,339.00-$63,730.00)

State Forests of NSW is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity, occupational health and safety and rehabilitation, cultural diversity and ethical work practices. All applicants for vacant positions are expected to demonstrate knowledge an understanding and commitment in these areas. State Forests has a Corporate Uniform that is compulsory for all staff.

Duties: Coordinate and advise specialist scientists and other professional staff on statistical analysis and modelling of a broad range of forest resources data. Provide specialist biometric services for experimental design and analysis. Manage and further develop an integrated, multi-layered system for long-term storage of, and secure access to, research databases and project information.

• Selection Criteria:
  
  Degree in Statistics or a Science Degree with a major in resources statistics, or equivalent.
• Well developed statistical analysis and communication skills and the capacity to provide biometric services, information and advice to research staff.
• Demonstrated skills in statistical, spatial and temporal modelling techniques and an ability to manage and analyse complex ecological and resource datasets.
• Broad experience in analysis of biological, environmental or resource management data is required, including use of non-parametric and generalised linear modelling techniques.
• Well developed computing skills and programming ability.
• Demonstrated proficiency with contemporary database (including MS SQL Server) and statistical packages (including SAS, S Plus, Statistica, Arc Info).
• Demonstrated experience in supervising technical support staff.
• Demonstrated client-oriented perspective.
• Current drivers' licence.

Inquiries: Robert Eldridge (02) 9872 0111.

Information packages: Lisa Campbell 02 9872 0111, email: lisac@sf.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date Friday, 26 July 2002
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