ASO7 Principal GIS Systems Lead

Department for Education
Job reference: 567909
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work with us:
The Department for Education is building a stronger future by making South Australia’s public education system world-leading.
We have a plan to take the statewide standard of public education in South Australia from good to great, as a great education can change lives.
We are one team, statewide. Everyone in public education works together, united behind our vision because what we're doing today will improve the futures of children in South Australia.
We’re making a difference so South Australia thrives.
About the Role:
The Principal GIS Systems Lead will hold a lead technical role within the Data Insights team in the Department for Education. The primary responsibilities will involve the creation, management, and maintenance of DfE Geographic Information System (GIS) infrastructure, with a focus on building cloud and Enterprise GIS solutions that integrates with our other data and analysis platforms. This position will require close collaboration with the Manager, Spatial Analysis and Forecasting, other team members and teams to develop long term solutions that transform the way spatial data is managed and ensure seamless access to spatial information and outputs for all stakeholders (including static and interactive maps, apps, reports and data feeds).
Specific priorities will be set and monitored. The Principal GIS Systems Lead will gain a strong understanding of the education system’s context and business needs to evaluate how spatial information could be better leveraged to help to realise the department’s vision.
Qualifications:
Desirable: Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geospatial Sciences, Computer Science or a related field.
Special Conditions:
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration:
ASO7 $106,512 - 115,137 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Michael Chadbourne, Manager, Spatial Analysis and Forecasting, via tel: (08) 8226 0152 or email: michael.chadbourne@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions:
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Note:
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role.
Applications close: 25/01/2024 11:30 PM
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.