AddressThe Opportunity
Located in either Sydney or Melbourne and reporting to the Head of Data & Analytics the Senior GIS (Geospatial Information System) Engineer has the responsibility and accountability to deliver geospatial services and administration within the Data and Analytics team. Working in a small team, the Senior GIS Engineer will implement and maintain GIS capabilities and develop spatio-temporal insights for Austroads/TCA, its members and other government agencies.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Technical leadership for the implementation, development and maintenance of telematics and spatio-temporal insights capability
- Providing hands-on geospatial system administration services where required
- Representing the team as a trusted service provider, working closely with internal and external customers to understand, document and solve their geospatial needs
- Assisting in the publication of technical reports and papers
- Managing multiple competing priorities in a changing environment
- Liaising and providing technical assistance for internal staff, members and other stakeholders as required
- Applying professional and technical expertise to mentor staff, resolve technical issues, and to prepare and edit reports, submissions, papers and correspondence as directed
- Developing and maintaining documentation of processes and procedures to support the introduction of new initiatives
- Exercising diligence when making decisions, adhering to the requirements outlined in the Delegations of Authority
- Maintaining and adhering to Quality Systems processes and procedures
Role Requirements
Mandatory:
- A tertiary qualification in Geospatial engineering or Information Technology
- A minimum of 5 years’ GIS engineering, development or administration experience
- Demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise in cloud-based environments
- Demonstrated experience in spatio-temporal scripting/development using ArcGIS Pro and FME
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable:
- Experience using, Java and Python scripting, MS SQL Server, Databricks, Power BI
- Experience applying project and service management (e.g., ITIL) methods and practices
- Knowledge of Heavy Vehicle transport planning principles and an understanding of the responsibilities of road authorities and transport operators
The incumbent will have the following personal qualities:
- Demonstrated interest in the use of data to inform public policy
- Demonstrated willingness to learn and take responsibility for one’s own personal development
- Demonstrated willingness to make decisions, take initiative and originate action
- Ability to deal with ambiguity, successfully adapting to changing demands and conditions
- Comfort working in an environment which is constantly evolving
- Demonstrated ethical behavior
The full position description can be found at www.Austroads.com.au/careers
Austroads Employee Benefits:
- Access to Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their immediate family
- Extra 5 days personal leave per financial year
- Wellbeing allowance of up to $500 per financial year
- Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working from home available
- Additional paid parental leave entitlements
- Further education and professional development subsidization and leave support.
- Access to further professional development through LinkedIn Learning subscription
About Austroads
Austroads is the collective of the Australian and New Zealand transport agencies representing all levels of government. We provide high-quality, practical and impartial advice, information, tools and services to help our members to deliver efficient, reliable and safe mobility to their customers.
Austroads employs approx. 80 people, with a national office and includes Austroads Enterprise business unit, the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information Service (NEVDIS) based in Sydney, staff based in Brisbane, and Transport Certification Australia (TCA) based in Melbourne.
Austroads takes inclusion and diversity seriously. We embrace difference and diversity of identity, experience and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviors across our company and our work.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a recently completed National Police Check prior to their commencement with Austroads.
To apply for this role, please press “Quick Apply” and upload your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role, and why you would be an exceptional candidate.
Due to the anticipated volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
