Senior Spatial Information Officer

Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential and #MakeADifference! Operating from within Spatial Information, you will provide leadership and guidance to a team involved in the maintenance, management, and delivery of authoritative foundation spatial imagery and elevation datasets, including the delivery of web services and implementation of innovative data management workflows, supporting the Spatial Imagery Services Program (SISP), QSat Program, and coordinated LiDAR projects. The Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional Development drives sustainable growth and prosperity. We steward the state's natural resources through the productive and responsible management of the state's land, mineral, and energy resources ensuring all Queenslanders benefit. We foster innovation and technology in manufacturing, boosting productivity and competitiveness. We strengthen regional and rural economies by supporting job creation, diversification, and infrastructure development, collaborating closely with local communities to address their unique needs. About the Role In this role you will

• Lead development and delivery of spatial web services providing access to the Department's spatial data.
• Provide leadership and management of staff and operations for spatial information and service delivery.
• Deliver innovative solutions to improve spatial data management and associated products/services.
• Collaborate with government, industry, and academia to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Offer expert technical advice and reports on mapping, surveying, GIS, and related services.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and processing to support spatial data and automation outcomes.
• Work independently or within a team to ensure timely and effective project completion.

This position requires

• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects.
• Proven leadership in supervising a geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary team.
• A Degree qualification in Spatial Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing / Earth Observation, Information Technology, Data Science, or an agreed equivalent.
• While not mandatory, it is highly desirable for the applicant to have experience with the ArcGIS product suite (e.g. ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal for ArcGIS) and programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL).
• We are committed to being a workplace that focuses on people, building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends.
• We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued.
• We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles - proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborative, resilient, and respectful - underpinned by the Queensland public service values.

What we offer?

• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options.
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
• Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities.
• Relocation assistance and provisions.
• Have visible impact in your community and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders.

Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development click here: Applications to remain current for 12 months. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr