Senior Spatial Analyst

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• Opportunity for a Senior Spatial Analyst to join the Crown Lands team who manage and sustain some of the most iconic and diverse land across NSW
• Temporary full-time opportunity up to 24 months
• Office location – Newcastle or Parramatta.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

What's in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

Crown Lands is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Spatial Analyst to manage and deliver system enhancements, maintenance, configuration, monitoring, and reporting for spatial applications and platforms, in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

This includes providing technical support, overseeing application hosting, and leading the development and ongoing maintenance of customised Geographic Information System (GIS) tools and applications to streamline business processes, enhance data quality, and improve the experience for customers and users.

As the Senior Spatial Analyst, you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Provide specialist and expert advice on the solution, design, implementation, maintenance and integration of spatial systems, tools and databases.
• Act as the Technical Lead in resolving critical and major incidents, identifying root causes, implementing remedial or preventative measures, and ensuring clients are kept informed through timely updates and reporting in line with agreed procedures.
• Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to ensure project deliverables are met, enabling the achievement of the integration of Crown Land spatial systems and delivery of data products and spatial tools.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Spatial Analyst

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of GIS software and experience in the development and management of Geodatabases and GIS programming.
• Demonstrated extensive experience and understanding of the operations and administration of Geographic Information Systems and database development and delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What is an Essential Requirement:

• Tertiary qualification in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or other relevant field and professional experience.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter (maximum two pages) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 9th November 2025 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Andrew Hill via

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

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via  or ​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.