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Our Department Values

Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.

The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership.

A little bit about us


The Data, Research, Strategy and Net Zero Division provides products and services to support the organisation to deliver policy, programs, services and regulation for infrastructure, transport, communications, the arts, our regions, our cities and our territories.


The Data, Systems and Information Management Branch assists the department with embedding exemplary data and information management practices. This includes data governance and management, implementing projects under the National Freight Data Hub and providing geospatial and information management services.


The opportunity we have available


The Geospatial Services Section is a dynamic and highly motivated team looking to fill a vacancy for a Geospatial Information Services (GIS) Data Analyst at the APS5 level. The team is crucial for maintaining geospatial data assets, metadata and platforms for business areas in the department to make informed decisions for program funding initiatives and to gain insight into complex issues across Australia. We have a very diverse range of stakeholders providing a variety of complex, diverse work which provides a challenging and rewarding career path.


A merit pool may be established to fill vacancies for similar roles in the department over a 18-month period.


As a GIS data analyst, you will help maintain and support existing geospatial systems and data that underpin our department’s priorities including the Roads To Recovery Program, the Black Spots Program, the Australian National Rail Data project, Regional Development Area boundaries and communications data. You will be responsible for managing and visualising our data assets and ensuring metadata complies to our established standards. The successful candidate will contribute to a positive hybrid team environment, work cooperatively and collaboratively with team members, and develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes and a client-focus.


Who are we looking for?


We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.


Skills, attributes and experience required for each role include:


Under limited supervision:

• Minimum 1-2 years demonstrated experience working with geospatial data and related software applications, particularly Arc GIS Pro, Portal for Arc GIS and FME.
• Ability to manage and manipulate data assets upholding metadata and data quality standards
• Ability to contribute to a positive hybrid team environment, work cooperatively and collaboratively with team members, and develop productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively communicate insights and issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Obtain and maintain a baseline security clearance

Preferable software platforms

• ESRI’s Arc GIS Desktop, Enterprise and Cloud (Arc GIS Online)
• FME Form
• Microsoft Office

Desirable software platforms

• SQL Server databases
• QGIS
• Power BI
• Arc GIS Survey123
• Coding experience (example Python particularly arcpy)

What else can we offer?

Eligibility requirements


Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
• Health Assessment: the preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
• Security Clearance: the successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
• Qualifications: Formal qualifications in geospatial related discipline and/or extensive industry experience in a related industry.

How to apply


Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEST, Friday 4 October 2024.


In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than 1 page outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, no more than 2 pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section.


Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews, and reference checks.


Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.


If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6136 8989 or via email at recruitment@infrastructure.gov.au to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.


Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information, please email Diversityand Inclusion@infrastructure.gov.au


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