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Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Work unit Geospatial Services
Logistics
Job title Senior Geospatial Mapping Officer Designation Technical 3
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $73,575 - $83,579 Location Darwin
Position number 16643 RTF 249833 Closing 18/10/2022
Contact Officer Tony Gill on 08 8995 5317 or tony.gill@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=249833
Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and detailed resume
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and
accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for
the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for
this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Under the agency’s Special Measures recruitment plan eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority
consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide high level client focused services and specialist technical advice regarding the creation, design, production,
geospatial analysis and quality assurance of maps, plans and datasets for the purpose of informed decision making and
consultation by government, industry and the community.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high-level technical advice regarding the design, development and delivery of geospatial mapping services
including the implementation of technical specifications, policies and procedures.
2. Provide timely and cost effective client focussed geospatial mapping products and services including the
production of maps, legislative plans and digital data.
3. Contribute to the development and achievement of group objectives in a busy work environment.
4. Actively contribute to a process of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for innovative solutions.
5. Lead and actively participate in the implementation of new technologies in geospatial mapping services.
6. Implement a range of complex projects improving service delivery.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant qualification awarded by an Australian institute, or equivalent; or relevant experience in a field of
technical work closely related to the duties of the position.
2. Experience with geospatial and drafting applications, such as Microstation and QGIS, in the production of maps
and plans.
3. Strong knowledge of and proven experience in delivering geospatial mapping products, services and advice.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and convey technical information to a range of clients.
5. Proven ability to plan and organize assigned tasks delivering a responsive service in an environment influenced by
competing priorities.
6. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, and resolution of issues through innovative practices.
7. Sound communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to interact effectively with people of
diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Experience with using spatial data manipulation tools such as FME.
2. Knowledge of the land development lifecycle and its dependence on quality spatial information.
