GIS Specialist

GIS Specialist - Mapping / Spatial team, Subsidence Advisory NSW

Grade: Clerk Grade 7/8
Salary range: $113,574
- $125,720 + superannuation and leave loading
Duration: Ongoing, Full-time
Location: Hybrid work arrangement, Newcastle location. Office attendance required 2 –3 days per week.

About Us

The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is a service
provider, regulator and central agency of government.
Subsidence Advisory NSW operates for the community in coal
mining areas of New South Wales, Australia, and is responsible for
administering the Coal Mine Subsidence Compensation Act. Expert advice is
provided to property owners, government departments and authorities, local
councils, community organisations and industries within Mine Subsidence
Districts, and throughout NSW.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced GIS mapping professional to
join Subsidence Advisory NSW mapping / spatial team in providing a range of services
related to the creation, management and presentation of geographic and spatial
information to informs decision-making and service delivery. You will be also providing
specialist mapping and data services through the collation, quality assurance
and processing of diverse GIS datasets, applying highly developed spatial and
programming skills, and knowledge to meet operational and strategic needs.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to
demonstrate at the required capability level:

• Degree in spatial science, geographical information and data analysis or other relevant field or significant relevant experience in these fields.
  
• A strong background delivering solutions in GIS and Remote Sensing.
  
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and integrate GIS applications with database and web applications using automation and scripting.
  
• Proven ability to ensure data integrity through demonstrated attention to detail and quality data input.
  

What we need from you

Please submit your resume of no more than 5 pages, including
a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, sharing your motivation for applying
for the position and demonstrating your capability and relevant
skills.   

Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting
at $113,574 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please
contact Gabriella Schulzer via

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Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing
practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities
listed in the role description.

Closing Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025 [9.59am]

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