Data Ecologist (Data Science & Governance Focus)

About the role

Rabobank Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Data Ecologist to strengthen our sustainability capability and support our clients' transition to a net zero and nature positive future. This is a data-focused role , responsible for designing, managing and evolving the data ecosystem that underpins sustainability insights, reporting and decision-making. You will lead the development of scalable, high-quality data solutions that capture, integrate and analyse climate and nature-related data across multiple sources and embed these into core banking systems. Working closely with sustainability, data and technology teams , you will enable insight-driven decision-making , ensuring sustainability metrics are robust, governed and aligned to business outcomes. Key Accountabilities In this role, you will: Lead the design and delivery of data-driven solutions supporting sustainability reporting, analytics and decision-making Build and manage data pipelines, models and datasets for climate and nature-related metrics Develop scalable approaches to sourcing, structuring and integrating sustainability data into enterprise systems Work closely with the Data Systems & Governance Lead to ensure strong data governance, quality, lineage and controls Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for business and client engagement Support portfolio analysis, reporting and performance tracking across sustainability KPIs Ensure alignment of sustainability data with enterprise data models and reporting frameworks Drive continuous improvement across data quality, standardisation, transparency and usability Support capability uplift across the business in data literacy and sustainability metrics Ensure data is managed in line with security, audit and regulatory requirements Collaborate across teams to embed sustainable data practices into core processes About You You are a data-driven problem solver with strong analytical and governance expertise , and an interest in sustainability outcomes. You are comfortable working across complex data environments and translating technical outputs into meaningful business insights. You bring a pragmatic, structured approach to building high-quality data assets and are motivated by using data to influence real-world outcomes.