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Form of workAre you ready for a sea change?
We are looking for enthusiastic Geospatial professionals to work on Maritime projects.
Working for Department of Transport, gives you the opportunity to help empower a thriving WA community by enabling people to participate in activities that enrich their lives, connect them with family and friends and support their community.
Maritime’s purpose is to provide and enable safe, accessible, and sustainable use of navigable waters and to collaboratively plan, drive and deliver best practice in maritime development and management for the state. Key functions include strategic planning of coastal development, management of coastal facilities, environmental emergency response, port operations, waterways safety education and the collection and provision of coastal and marine data to support these functions.
At the Department of Transport, we foster collaboration, promote well-being, embrace adaptability, and support accountability to deliver exceptional services.
Collaboration | Wellbeing | Adaptability | Accountability
There has never been a more exciting time to join our team and be part of the future of transport!
If you are ready for a sea change, then read on.
The opportunity:
We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced Geospatial professionals to join our team.
The Coastal Information team’s work involves a broad range of geospatial functions in Geographic Information Systems and Cartography. These include bathymetric data and metadata management, and hydrographic data processing. Geospatial and design skills for chart production and workflows to produce spatial and graphic products. Building online maps, configure and support geospatial applications, setup webservices and data modelling, as well as IT and geospatial tasks to manage the GIS enterprise architecture and data governance.
We use a many applications and specialised software, however experience in using the ESRI’s suite of GIS Software and working with GIS web services and data will be useful.
Some applications include: Esri Portal, Esri Maritime webserver, ArcGIS Server, Oracle Spatial Database, ArcGIS bathymetry, spatial, network and 3d analyst, FME workbench and FME Server, GeoCortex, Python, Bentley Microstation, Hexagon Imagine photogrammetry, ER Mapper, Hydrographic QPS Quinsy, Qimera, Fledermaus.
You’ll be part of the Coastal Information Team. We love what we do, get along well and work collaboratively to deliver various services which cover geospatial information systems, data collection, processing and management, oceanography, hydrographic surveying, and cartographic design.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about one of the available positions. Put in an application if you would like to be part of this Geospatial and Cartographic Officers pool to also be considered for other positions. For further information we encourage you to contact Ralph Talbot-Smith, Manager Cartography on 043 890 9***. We can arrange a visit if you are curious about the workplace or want to meet the team.
We currently have 1 x permanent full-time or part-time opportunity available with the possibility of future vacancies.
About You
A team player who has a passion for providing innovative spatial products and services.
Someone who:
- Has skills managing, developing, and supplying geospatial products, systems, and services.
- Has experience in data management and delivery, data processing, and ability to do spatial data analysis.
- Can proactively research, investigate and resolve problems or implement solutions.
- Can look outside the box and think into the future for the needs of the spatial community as we advance into the oceans in a way that has not been done before.
As part of our team, you will enjoy
- A great view of the Fremantle harbour and modern facilities where you can work at any desk or in the fresh air. Kings Square is close to the Fremantle Markets, Cafes, Entertainment and Public Transport
- Opportunity for field visits, to be out on the water and work in the office.
- A people focussed culture, a highly experienced and motivated team and support from management.
- Flexible hours and work arrangements. One day a week from home and options to work from other DoT offices.
- Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long services leave accrues every 7 years.
- Fair work conditions and commitment to job security if you become part of the public sector family.
- A competitive salary, and11% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.
Application Process
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only.
We require you to submit:
- A detailed CV clearly outlining your skills and experience in relation to the job description.
- A cover letter, no more than two (2) pages outlining your relevant experience and what you can bring to this role.
- Your application must contain the complete names and contact information of two (2) referees who can provide feedback on the applicant's capacity to meet all the Essential Work-Related Requirements. At least one of the referees should be the applicant's immediate (most recent) supervisor/manager unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted. If you have any questions regarding submitting your application or would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team on (08) 6551 6***.
The DoT may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.
Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance before commencing employment.
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies at the Department of Transport for 12mths from date of delegation approval.
Whilst new appointments may commence on a fixed term basis, there may be the possibility of extension and/or permanency in the future.
