AddressWanted: Skilled draftsperson or spatial professionals looking to use Western Australia’s location information to aid development across the state.
About the role
We’re looking for people to join the Geospatial team at Landgate, utilising a broad range of location information to provide services to meet the needs of the Western Australian community.
We carry out work that enables and supports Local Governments and State legislative and Crown land development processes.
As a Senior Spatial Officer, your role will entail:
- Drafting Statutory, Subdivisional and Interest Only Deposited Plans for Crown Land
- Drafting Concept Plans / Sketches
- Preparing technical descriptions of land and administrative boundaries
- Researching and investigating historical data to determine accurate solutions
- Ensuring outcomes align with relevant legislation, policy, procedures and guidelines
- Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
If you would like further information, please contact, Kelsie Hains, Manager Land Definition, on 08 9273 09***or email ************@landgate.wa.gov.au (but please don’t send your application here).
About Landgate
Landgate is Western Australia’s land information authority. Through efficient and contemporary land information services, Landgate contributes to WA’s economic security and prosperity. We support our customers through our trusted data and services, which underpin WA land titles, property information and valuations, maps and location-based information.
Part of Landgate’s Location Services Business Unit, our Geospatial team collaborates with other Government agencies, utilising location information to support government initiatives that provide value to a thriving WA. The team has played a key role in recent projects including Plan for our Parks, Native Title compensation claims and mapping for the Western Australian Electoral Commission.
We are committed to increasing First Nations representation across Landgate and creating and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace in line with our Reconciliation Action Plan. For Landgate to achieve this, we have applied Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 to this recruitment process. Read more at FAQ. Landgate is a safe and inclusive workplace that embraces and encourage people from all diversities to apply and are committed to increasing representation of First Nations people, youth, people with disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For more information on our agency, our values and employee benefits, visit our website.
Role Requirements
To be successful in this role, please demonstrate:
- Extent of your previous survey/cadastral drafting experience and cartographic presentation skills (Proficiency in MicroStation or ESRI ArcGIS Pro is desirable)
- Sound research and investigative skills and excellent attention to detail
- Strong mathematical aptitude and problem-solving ability
- Previous experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, policy, procedures or specifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
Applying for the role
If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by:
- Submitting a comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the position.
- Covering letter (up to two pages) addressing the ‘Role Requirements’, with examples of situations where you demonstrated these abilities.
Other Important Information You Need to Know!
Vacancies will be offered on a permanent or fixed term basis. We currently have 2 positions to fill from this pool. If a similar vacancy in a similar location becomes available in the next 12 months, applicants deemed suitable via this process may be considered.
The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Certificate that is less than twelve months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to incur all costs associated with obtaining a National Police Certificate.
If you have any needs that require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact ***********@landgate.wa.gov.au.
