Spatial Information Coordinator

• Continuing | Full-Time

• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $92,287 - $98,398 p.a. + 17% Super

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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About the Role 

The Spatial Information Coordinator supports the development and maintenance of the University's Space Management System, ensuring accurate and up to date spatial data. This role involves managing floor plans, spatial records, and contributing to system updates driven by audits and projects.

Ideal for someone detail-oriented and data-driven, the position offers a blend of technical and creative work within a growing and dynamic environment. A background in facilities, space planning, or the university sector is desirable.

The key responsibilities of the position will include:

• Reviewing drawings and schedules for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project and University requirements/standards, including on-site verification of geometry where required.

• Updating spatial information provided by projects or operational changes, into GIS, and checking for accuracy/validity against the floor plans, for example room schedules and condition data.

• Creating, publishing, storing and archiving records in the University's Document Management System, SharePoint, for use by the wider university.

For a more detailed list of Key Position Responsibilities, please see the Position Description.

About You 

As the Spatial Information Coordinator, you will play a key role in maintaining and updating the University's spatial data and floor plans, ensuring information is accurate and up to date. You will work closely with various teams to support space management processes and contribute to system improvements driven by audits and projects.

You will apply your technical skills in GIS and CAD to produce detailed drawings and manage spatial records, while also helping to develop data management solutions. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and a problem-solving mindset will be essential as you collaborate with stakeholders and support the ongoing growth of the University's information systems.

About Property, Facilities and Development

This role is part of the Property, Facilities and Development (PFD) team at Flinders. Our team works across all of Flinders' places, spaces, and physical infrastructure. We work across five key areas: Strategic Planning and Customer Experience; Capital Development; Customer and Site Services; Sustainability and Strategic Projects.  The team are responsible for the planning, development, capital delivery, management, and maintenance of all University spaces to ensure they are fit for purpose and support Flinders to deliver its strategic objectives.

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers  

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy  

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information 

• Please submit your CV along with a Cover Letter addressing your experience and the key capabilities of the position description.

• For more information or a confidential conversation regarding this position, we strongly encourage you to contact David Jamieson.

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At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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