Data Coordinator, Spatial Wa

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to promoting biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives, through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the department’s care.THIS IS A 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTONAPPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2024Job DescriptionThe Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions has committed to a partnership with Landgate to deliver a use case as part of the first phase of implementation of the Spatial WA program. Spatial WA is a five-year program to deliver a whole of government Advanced Spatial Digital Twin for the State. It will enable agencies to access, share and use spatial and non-spatial data (up to 4D) with advanced capabilities for visualisation, analytics, predictive modelling, and digital workflows, to improve collaboration and decision making across government.This use case has two defined priorities to demonstrate benefits to WA Government: * Utilise a 4D tenure cadastre (Next Generation Spatial Cadastre or NGSC) to support alignment of multiple administrative boundary datasets, minimising duplication and providing current and trusted data.

• Better utilise coordinated administrative boundary information to support investment analysis of what rights, restrictions and responsibilities exist for a location.

The program is complex and will be delivered in a dynamic and fast paced project environment, working with key agencies across the sector to deliver the outcomes needed for the State.More details on the program can be found here:Under general direction, the Data Coordinator, Spatial WA:

• provides complex specialist advice in support of realising the desired use case outcomes to key internal and external stakeholders; and provides expertise in migrating, maintaining and accessing administrative boundary data within NGSC; and contributes to the development of specialist technology; and

• consults on the use case outcomes across multiple government agencies but particularly DBCA to develop standards, procedures and best practice guidelines to support the management of Spatial WA data. The role is required to consult, understand and influence how spatial and related non-spatial data is managed within DBCA and drive the standardisation of data governance practices across DBCA supporting Spatial WA.

Selection CriteriaApplicants should address the following three (3) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total. * Working experience in geospatial data governance and management.

• Demonstrated experience in implementing data management practices, working with geospatial data, formats and services supporting the delivery of geospatial solutions.

• Demonstrated strong presentation and communication skills to independently work with stakeholders and explore complex challenges while designing solutions to these challenges.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Leigh Knights on 0429 535 300, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit .Application Instructions:To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:A covering letter.A written response addressing the above three (3) requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).A current resume.To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.No late or proforma applications will be accepted.A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.Substantive Equality StatementThe Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.