Senior Spatial Officer

• Full-time, ongoing role based in Wollongong
• Our employees work principally in the workplace
• Salary package up to $142K dependent on experience (includes salary $113,574 - $125,720) + superannuation and leave loading), generous leave provisions, flexible working practices and excellent work/life balance.

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

About Spatial Team Property Team

The Public Works (PW) Spatial team sits within the Surveying unit and is responsible for providing spatial data services for internal PW projects and external government clients. We play a pivotal role in project planning and delivery with mapping, analysis, application development and management of 2D/3D data for our clients throughout NSW.

About the Role

As a Senior Spatial Officer, you will organise and control the digital workflows relating to the management presentation and sharing of spatial data using modern GIS packages and digital CAD software. This will involve managing internal/external client relationships, preparing fee proposals, liaising with the wider PW Digital Engineering team and controlling the quality of project workflow components.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in geographic information systems or a related field
• Sound experience and knowledge in a variety of spatial/CAD software applications eg ESRI, Bentley and AutoDesk suites
• Strong experience using Extract, Transform, Load tools (i.e. FME)
• Strong experience with ArcGIS Online or ESRI Enterprise GIS and building applications, dashboard and data collection applications
• A valid NSW Driver's licence and willingness to drive to remote locations to undertake spatial projects, which may include overnight stays.

About Us

NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services. There's nothing abstract about what we do. Just look around. Our work is in the hospitals, dams, water treatment plants and now in the new Bradfield city which is under construction. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities. We do this by developing solutions that show creativity and grassroots ingenuity, providing impartial advice and support at all levels of government and the private sector, and partnering with experts to maximise the benefits of our knowledge and experience.

In NSW PW offices all over the state, you'll find local expertise for local issues. We uncover the best talent, scrutinise cost and risk, and bridge the gap between private sector and government. By managing these nuances, projects we work on don't just get done, they become benchmarks others aspire to.

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.

Learn about the work we do in the team Land and Property Acquisition Capability

Applying for the role

Apply by submitting a current resume and cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description.

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role please contact Shaun Epe, Senior Manager Spatial or

Closing Date: Monday 20 October 2025 at 11:55pm

Additional Information

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