Spatial Data Officer

• Spatial Data Officer, Crown Clerk 7/8
• Package includes salary $106,025 - $117,363 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Ongoing, full-time role
• Located in Katoomba

Do you want to work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Spatial Data Officer to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

The NPWS Blue Mountains Branch is seeking a Spatial Data Officer (SDO) to provide specialist GIS services to support a range of land management and conservation initiatives.

As the SDO, you’ll lead diverse Spatial Data projects, from analysis and system design to database maintenance. In this role you’ll be managing GIS databases with a focus on asset and pest management, responding to data requests, and developing spatial tools and models. You'll be the go-to person for technical support, specializing in ESRI software and providing expert advice on Spatial Data capture and storage.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have expertise in using ESRI desktop mapping applications (ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro)
• Have experience with GIS data management and an understanding of Spatial Data and metadata standards
• Have experience in automating Spatial Data flows such as through ArcGIS ModelBuilder, programming (e.g. Python and/or R), FME or other tools
• Have strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Be able to handle multiple task threads at the same time, as well as being able to work to tight deadlines

Essential requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications relevant to the discipline or equivalent experience
• Sound knowledge of GIS theory and how it is applied in an environmental management agency. 
• Demonstrated advanced skills and experience with both raster and vector-based GIS, including ESRI products and an understanding of GIS modelling techniques.
• Experience in data management principles within a geodatabase, including schema development and management, building models and scripts to help manage data in accordance with defined standards
• Current Australian drivers licence and willingness to fly in light aircraft.

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Effective 1 January 2024, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is part of NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). For more information, please click on link below.

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What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

What we do

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

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Blue Mountains Branch Overview

How to apply

Apply by answering all pre-screening questions, submit a current resume and a one-page cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

DCCEEW strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

For more information about the role, please contact Dan Granger, Senior Project Officer, Blue Mountains Branch, NPWS on 0419 984 *** or ***********@environment.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close: Monday 5 February 2024 at 11.55pm.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and for assistance in applying for a role. Contact our Aboriginal People & Culture team at *******@dpie.nsw.gov.au if you need further information or assistance.

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