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Senior Spatial Information Officer
Spatial Data; Spatial Information; Georesources; Brisbane City
Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential and make a difference. Join Resources and #MakeADifference!
We’re looking for a detail-driven professional with an interest in spatial imagery, quality assurance and data management. Join a collaborative team working at the heart of Queensland’s foundation spatial datasets. Based in Brisbane, this role supports acquisition, procurement, and quality control of satellite and aerial imagery. If you have strong analytical skills, GIS experience, and enjoy working with spatial
data - apply now!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Sciences |
| Classification | PO3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/637418/25 |
| Closing date | 30-May-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Ben Parker |
| Contact details | Phone: 07 3330 4727 Access the National Relay Service |
Join the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development as a Senior Spatial Information Officer, located in Brisbane City. This permanent full-time role supports the acquisition, quality assurance, and delivery of aerial and satellite imagery on behalf of the Queensland Government and Local Government authorities.
About the role:
Operating from within the Spatial Information team, you'll be part of the State Imagery and Elevation group. Your work will focus on imagery data management, contract support, and quality control. You'll assist in the procurement and delivery of spatial imagery datasets that underpin critical decisions across government.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting imagery procurement, contract management, and stakeholder engagement
• Conducting quality assurance and archiving for satellite and aerial imagery
• Providing expert technical advice in imagery data processing and management
• Collaborating with stakeholders across government and private industry
• Maintaining up-to-date skills in GIS, remote sensing and emerging spatial technologies
We're looking for someone with an interest in spatial imagery and quality assurance, who can manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail. You'll be a confident communicator who engages professionally with a range of stakeholders, and you'll bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills to your work. Qualifications in GIS, Remote Sensing, Data Science or a related field are essential, along with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
To apply for this role, you will need to provide:
• A current resume (3-4 pages recommended), outlining your work, voluntary or relevant experience
• A brief cover letter (1-2 pages) detailing your experience in:
- Imagery data management
- Quality assurance
- Contribution to procurement or contract management
- Liaising with multiple stakeholders
If you don't have direct experience in all areas, that's okay! Just highlight your transferable skills and your capacity to grow in the role.
Why join us?
We are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about 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
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Discover a purpose-driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Mines, Manufacturing, Regional and Rural Development. Unleash your potential, grow, and #MakeADifference!
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/637418/25
Closing Date: Friday, 30 May 2025
Further information
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