Senior Spatial Services Officer

• Full time ongoing role available
• Salary from $113k pa to $125k pa + super
• Location – Maitland preferred, however all DPIRD office locations will be considered

NSW Resources are looking for a Senior Spatial Officer to join their Assessments and Systems team.

About the role:

The Senior Spatial Services Officer is responsible for collecting, maintaining, and delivering spatial information as part of a team that provides spatial assessments and drafting support, to facilitate the granting and renewal of mining and exploration titles within NSW.

The role also performs survey drafting, cartography, surveying and computer graphics services across NSW Resources.

You'll do this by:

• Analysing, assessing, and recording spatial data to resolve conflicts, ensure legislative compliance, and advise on land eligibility for mining and exploration titles within required timeframes and KPIs.
• Providing expert guidance on GIS, ESRI software, spatial data management, cartography, interoperability, and web mapping.
• Ensuring the integrity and currency of department databases by validating data input.
• Examining plans of survey for compliance with the instructions and the Surveying and Spatial Information Regulation 2024 and for inclusion in the State Survey Control network.
• Working with other business units as a subject matter expert to provide a seamless integration of new systems and software

Our ideal candidate:

To be successful you'll need demonstrated experience maintaining accurate spatial records and ensuring legal compliance.

You'll have a proven track record of using your initiative and judgement when providing accurate and detailed information, providing sound technical advice, and producing special maps for stakeholders.

You'll excel in environments where competing priorities, complex challenges, and tight deadlines are the norm, consistently delivering high-quality and timely service and advice to both internal and external clients within set deadlines and statutory frameworks.

Why Join Us?

Working for NSW Resources offers a range of benefits and opportunities that make it an attractive place to build your career. You'll be part of a team that offers:

• Impactful Work
• Professional Development
• A Collaborative Environment
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Supportive Leadership

Ready to Apply?

Submit your (ideally no more than one-page) cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in this role, with your resume (ideally no more than three pages) by 11.55pm Thursday 25 September 2025.

For further information about the role please contact Wayne McDonald, Manager Spatial Services via or You can also view the Role Description.

Please note:

Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory for all roles within NSW Resources and is a condition of engagement.

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 eighteen months.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion.

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, you'll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and/or selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, video or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.

About us: Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.