▷ High Salary: GeoSpatial Data Management Officer

Overview

Salary: PSCSAA 2024 Level 4 $95,782 to $100,526 pa

Join one of WA’s most innovative and forward-thinking agencies and be part of something rewarding and exciting.

The Geospatial Data Management Officer is responsible for undertaking the data management and delivery of information products within the corporate geospatial environment. The role enables informed decision-making processes based on effective use of geospatial data and understanding of risk.

This is a permanent full-time position. This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may arise within the Department and across the WA public sector in the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment.

Our Perth office is located in the Perth CBD, above the Perth Underground rail, close to Wellington Street Bus Station and City CAT services.

Responsibilities

To be successful for this position, you need to demonstrate:

- Demonstrated experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and management of geospatial data.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Geospatial Data Management, preferably within an Esri GIS and/or FME environment.
- High level written and communication skills, with the ability to produce procedural documentation.
- Demonstrate the behaviours within the leadership context as outlined below.

Core leadership behaviours outlined in Leadership Expectations are applicable to this role and should be demonstrated in the context of Personal Leadership. The Personal Leadership context is about the work of individuals not yet in traditional leadership positions who make a direct and immediate difference to the agency. The expected behaviours may be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.

About us

For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage is an attractive proposition, please visit the Department page on the DPLH website.

We have a comprehensive Applicant Information Pack to provide information about us, the values of the department and practical guidance on the process for you.

Benefits of Working at DPLH

DPLH offers a broad range of benefits including but not limited to:

- Access to flexible working arrangements including working from home or alternate work locations for enhanced work life balance.
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options
- Comprehensive learning and professional development opportunities.
- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December
- 3 days additional public sector holidays each year
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
- Leave for study, bereavement, foster caring and parenting
- Free access to a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, which includes psychology and counselling services.

How to apply

All applications are submitted online. Select ‘Apply for Job’, located at either top or bottom of the screen, and follow the instructions; you will need to provide a:

- Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experience, and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
- A cover letter, maximum two (2) pages, addressing the first three requirements of the position, as listed above and in the Job Description Form (JDF).

Further Information

If you would like to know more, please contact Paul Macintyre at (08) 6551 9960 or email paul.macintyre@dplh.wa.gov.au to discuss the role in further detail. Please do not send your application to Paul or seek their assistance with lodging your application.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants – For a confidential discussion about the recruitment process, please reach out to Barb Culbong from our Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team. You can contact Barb at 0408 895 002, or email aboriginalemployment@dplh.wa.gov.au.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and, as a measure to achieve equality under the Equal Opportunity Act, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position, may be prioritised for appointment.

Accessibility

If you have any communication or access needs that require adjustment to allow you to participate in this recruitment process, please contact our HR Services team on (08) 6551 9419 or email recruitment@dplh.wa.gov.au. We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the below numbers: TTY/voice calls – 133 677; Speak and Listen – 1300 555 727 or SMS relay – 0423 677 767.

Special Requirements for this position

The Department will conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for applicants successful to this recruitment process.

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

Please ensure you have saved your documents in MS Word (.docx files only) or PDF format and have allowed plenty of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma applications will not be accepted.

If you experience technical issues when submitting your application, contact ramshelpdesk@bigredsky.com, or please call (08) 6551 9419 for any other queries.

Closing Date – Monday 13 October at 9:00am

Position Title: Geospatial Data Management Officer

Agency: Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage

Location: Perth

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Position No.: 00024816

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