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Spatial Analyst (Spatial Mapping Unit)
Spatial Analytics and Mapping;Regional and Spatial Planning; Planning; Brisbane City
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as a Spatial Analyst in the Spatial Mapping Unit (SMU) to assist the team in producing mapping products and sourcing, transforming, and analysing spatial data to support land use and infrastructure planning at both regional and local levels. Your proven knowledge, experience and understanding of GIS, including map production, data governance, and data transformation, and your willingness to expand these skills, will be essential to this role. The SMU will support the development of regional plans across Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Policy & Planning |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/670359/25 |
| Closing date | 27-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | 30/6/2028 with possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Gurwinder Singh |
| Contact details | Phone: 3035 0128 Access the National Relay Service |
Your responsibilities
• Demonstrate an understanding of spatial analytical rigor to comprehend and interpret complex land, housing, infrastructure, population, and employment information to support land use and infrastructure planning at both regional and local levels.
• Assist with working on components of the team's program of works (both business as usual and project based) as required.
• Assist with delivering and monitoring mapping and data requests from customers within and external to the department to deliver high quality outputs and advice under various regular pressures.
• Work with the team to apply and adhere to data governance policies to ensure data is secure, accurate, available, and fit for purpose.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the optimal use and application of GIS and Extract Transform Load (ETL) technologies in the team and be willing to expand your skills in this area. The Department uses Esri's ArcGIS Pro for authoring content and ArcGIS Enterprise Portal for publishing online content internally, and Safe Software's FME for ETL data processing.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with key project stakeholders and data custodians, including but not limited to other state agencies, local governments, infrastructure agencies, industry peak bodies, technical experts and
developers.
• Assist the team to initiate and prepare well research correspondence and documentation including detailed advice to senior management and stakeholders.
• Represent the department in an effective and professional manner.
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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670359 25 Role Description (Word, 175KB)
Role Description
