Data Ecologist (Sustainability)

TL;DR

Data Ecologist (Sustainability): Managing and evolving the data ecosystem to capture, integrate, and analyze customer climate and nature data with an accent on agricultural production systems and the natural environment. Focus on implementing GIS, remote sensing, and AI solutions to support the transition to a net-zero and nature-positive future.

Location: Hybrid in Sydney (AU). Applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia.

Company

hirify.global is the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking, committed to adding long-term value for clients in agriculture.

What you will do

• Lead and manage strategic data solutions supporting sustainability reporting, portfolio analysis, and decision-making.
• Design and implement initiatives to accelerate the sourcing of high-quality on-farm emissions and nature data into banking systems.
• Develop and oversee data capture solutions for sustainability metrics, including climate and nature indicators.
• Apply expertise in GIS, remote sensing, and AI to solve biodiversity and sustainability challenges.
• Ensure sustainability reporting systems align with global strategies, reporting frameworks, and bank data ecosystems.
• Support the development of client transition finance solutions and provide technical input into sustainability policies.

Requirements

• University degree in Data Science, Geospatial Data Systems, Sustainability, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in data systems, including GIS, remote sensing, and AI.
• Experience with sustainability, ecological, or biodiversity assessment methodologies.
• Strong understanding of climate science and ecosystem science.
• Proven experience implementing policies and executing strategic initiatives at scale.
• Must hold valid work rights for Australia.

Nice to have

• Postgraduate qualifications.
• Experience in training delivery and facilitation.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement via the Rabo@Anywhere program.
• Wellbeing leave and a comprehensive Education Assistance Program for professional development.
• Paid parental leave for up to 14 weeks.
• Bonus options and the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Employer-funded Death, TPD, and Income Protection Insurance.
• Rabo Workplace Giving program matching employee donations.

Hiring process

• Initial application review of resumes and covering letters.
• One or more online interviews, potentially including an assignment or assessment.
• Legal screening prior to the final offer.