Data Officer

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Ongoing - Full Time

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

**Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905

Occupation: Land Management

Reference: 5505

**About the Role**

The Vicmap Data Officer is a member of the Vicmap Data Production team within the Vicmap Spatial Services (VSS) branch of the Data and Digital Division. VSS delivers a unique range of services and functions, that enhance the customer experience of Victoria’s core spatial data services, including managing the life cycle of the Vicmap suite of products. This position makes a key contribution towards ensuring the integrity of Vicmap data continues to meet customer needs.

The Vicmap Data Officer role will contribute to the end-to-end lifecycle of the state-wide Vicmap products and is responsible for supporting the procedures and services for the creation, improvement, maintenance, and quality assurance of the Vicmap products. This role also provides Vicmap Subject Matter Expertise and ensures all product developments adhere to change management requirements.

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**Position Outcomes / Accountabilities**
- Establish and maintain effective support procedures for framework data sets through the development and maintenance of training materials for data custodians, including instructions on the supply of metadata
- Assist in the day-to-day direction of third-party contractors as required to create and enhance data content to agreed schedules
- Manage the quality assurance of third-party contractor supplied data against specifications, including random sample testing of outputs against maintenance documents and report results
- Prepare regular quality statements for framework data products as assigned
- Design and implement framework data improvement projects
- Provide input and domain expertise to the design, creation and maintenance of new data products as required
- Provide second level support for users of framework data products
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with users and stakeholders
- Provide leadership by example in the compliance with OHS legislation and the building of a safety first culture.
- Work collaboratively with team members to ensure successful outcomes.

**Key Selection Criteria**

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a dynamic professional for the role of Data Officer (Vicmap). In this position, you’ll drive partnerships and actively engage with stakeholders to co-create and test innovative strategies, programs, or products. Your strong project management skills will ensure projects stay on track by defining tasks, coordinating efforts, and monitoring progress, with the flexibility to make timely adjustments to meet objectives.

Effective communication is key in this role, and you’ll use your influence to tailor messages for various audiences, connect ideas to stakeholders’ goals, and address concerns constructively. Your stakeholder management abilities will foster productive connections, adding value and ensuring that feedback is both monitored and addressed.

You’ll leverage data literacy to optimize service delivery and decision-making processes. By drawing insights from diverse data sources, you’ll set up effective data collection and analysis structures, making informed predictions to guide immediate and future decisions. Analytical skills will be crucial as you evaluate data, assess stakeholder needs, and recommend strategic actions, while your critical thinking will help to solve recurring issues and integrate solutions into workflows.

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Mandatory**
- Completion of a relevant tertiary and/or industry qualifications as well as 3 to 5 years experience in managing spatial data are highly desirable
- Spatial Data Maintenance: Has knowledge and experience in the maintenance of spatial data products
- Spatial Data Improvement Projects: Has experience in designing and running improvement projects to upgrade spatial data product content

**Desirable**
- Experience and understanding of the Vicmap Core Spatial Data Products and Services

**What we offer**
- Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
- Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
- A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
- Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
- We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

**Culture Value**

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, w