Work in the heart of Brisbane as a Senior Spatial Systems Officer and bring your spatial skills to the Georesources division. In this flexible, full-time role, you'll support critical spatial applications and play a key role in the upgrade and modernisation of essential systems used across Queensland’s resources sector. If you're a strong project manager with experience in spatial systems and stakeholder engagement, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful public sector innovation in a high-impact team.

Discover a purpose driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, and unleash your potential to grow. GEO #delivering4qld!

Job details

As a Senior Spatial Systems Officer based in Brisbane, your day will be spent applying technical expertise and collaborative smarts to support, maintain and enhance spatial applications and tools that are crucial to the department's operations. You'll lead and contribute to spatial application projects—from scoping requirements and managing vendors to testing, troubleshooting and delivering enhancements within budget and on time. A big-ticket item on your to-do list?

You'll be responsible for improving how spatial services are delivered, ensuring key systems are documented, maintained and performing reliably. Whether you're developing user guides and managing vendors, coordinating updates, or preparing written material like briefing notes and project documentation, you'll play a key part in building smart, efficient, and sustainable systems. You'll also contribute to information management practices and work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical teams, ensuring systems are user-focused and fit-for-purpose.

You'll work closely with end users and service providers, delivering responsive support, identifying improvement opportunities, and documenting technical processes like a pro. Your strong writing skills will shine in the creation of user guides, business requirements and briefing materials. You'll be part of a tight-knit team of five who value knowledge-sharing and collaboration, all while championing information management best practices. No two days are the same—expect a dynamic mix of stakeholder liaison, project coordination, and hands-on problem solving.

To apply, please provide:
• A current resume detailing your relevant experience
• A brief cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing your experience related to:
 o Supporting and maintaining spatial applications and tools, including user support, test management and vendor coordination.
 o Coordinating ICT projects, managing timeframes, and documentation.
 o Writing clear and concise technical documents such as user guides or briefing notes.
 o Building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Why work for us?
The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development (NRMMRRD) plays a critical role in supporting Queenslanders across the state—from Cairns to Mount Isa to Warwick—by delivering strong regional outcomes, fostering local economies, and strengthening government community partnerships. As stewards of over 60% of Queensland's land and key supporters of industries such as mining and manufacturing, our reach and impact are vast.

We are committed to putting our people first—empowering staff, celebrating success and encouraging innovation. Our workplace is mobile, flexible, inclusive and respectful, and we are focused on growing united, capable leaders. For more information, visit: https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers/who-we-are .

We offer:
• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options.
• Flexible working options supporting work-life balance.
• Generous leave provisions across the Queensland public sector.
• Professional career development and training opportunities.
• Relocation assistance and provisions.
• The chance to help #deliver4qld and be part of Queensland's long-term prosperity To learn more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, visit: https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers 

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/654708/25

Closing Date: Friday, 29 August 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Working at the Department (PDF, 1.73MB)
  
  
  NRMMRRD How to Apply (PDF, 172KB)
  
  
  654708 25 Role Description v1 (Word, 2.13MB)