Spatial Analyst

Work.
Are you a GIS & Spatial guru? Join Sunwater on a fixed term basis until the end of 2026 as a Spatial Analyst, where you'll play a vital role providing technical capability in working with GIS web services and GIS data and supports the business by fulfilling ad-hoc GIS mapping and analysis requests, managing data in the corporate GIS databases, and helping to maintain Sunwater's GIS. You will be responsible for providing GIS capability a diverse range of projects, as well as enabling capability in areas directly within the GIS and Digital Engineering domain.

As a Spatial Analyst at Sunwater, you will:

• Maintain the GIS database and perform updates and edits.
• Prepare maps and data records as needed in response to analysis and mapping requests.
• Review and verify spatial data provided by contractors for accuracy and consistency, modifying and correcting database values as necessary.

We are seeking a talented individual with a proven track record in spatial, survey and geographical concepts and their application in the water industry or similar sectors. You will hold tertiary qualifications in GIS, Software Development, Data Science, Computer Science, or other relevant fields, and have a minimum 5 years' experience in CAD, GIS and digital mapping/analysis. You will also bring:

• Software expertise:
  Proven experience in ESRI ArcGIS product suite.
• Analytical nous:
  Ability to review and verify spatial data
• Communication skills:
  Excellent communication skills with a knack for writing and presenting quality reports and findings to senior leadership, including the Board and executive leadership team

This is a fixed term position offering an array of attractive benefits including a starting salary of $109,916 plus 12.75% superannuation, access to banked time and TOIL, 17.5% leave loading and a genuine emphasis on work/life balance.

Water.
Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life's most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life.
At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits:
  Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing:
  Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time
  : Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth:
  We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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