Senior Geospatial Information Analyst

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety; Perth; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Flexible working arrangements fromHome

20 days annual leave per year

12% superannuation contributions

Job summary

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety in Perth, WA, is seeking a GIS professional to develop, maintain and implement GIS applications that meet client information needs.

You will capture and manage data on dangerous goods storage sites, investigate spatial anomalies, and support licensing activities with customised geospatial data. The role also manages the mine plan register and responds to queries with cartographic information.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains and implements GIS applications to meet internal and external customer information needs.
• Captures and maintains data on dangerous goods storage sites in a spatial context to ensure accuracy of spatial references.
• Investigates and analyses anomalies with integrated spatial data and responds to spatial enquiries.
• Supports licensing activities by analysing and customising geospatial data.
• Manages the mine plan register and ensures information integrity.
• Performs searches and investigations of cartographic and digital information to answer queries on mine plans.
• Conducts historical research for customers using mine plans and departmental resources.

Job description

$116,195 - $127,313 per year + 12% Superannuation

Here at the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS), our vision is to support a safe, fair and resilient economy where Western Australian industries, workers, consumers and communities thrive.

We believe that bringing our capabilities together offers an exciting opportunity to enhance our regulatory approach through collaborative reform, integrity, transparency and fairness - with the community always at the centre of what we do.

We value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve, and an inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

The Role

Develops maintains and implements GIS applications to meet internal and external customer information needs.

Captures and maintains data on dangerous goods storage sites in a spatial context to ensure the validity of the spatial reference for sites.

Investigates and analyses anomalies with the integration of spatial data and responds to spatial enquiries.

Assists in determining the information needs for dangerous goods licensing activities and analyses acquires and customises geospatial data to support these activities.

Manages the mine plan register and ensures the integrity of the information.

Undertakes searches and investigates cartographic and digital information to respond to queries on mine plans.

Conducts historical research for customers using mine plans and other Departmental resources.

Benefits working for LGIRS

Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)

Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)

20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)

17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave

15 days personal leave per year

13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)

18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

3 public holidays in lieu per year

5 days reproductive leave per year

10 days disability leave per year

5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year

Ability to purchase additional annual leave

Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring

Formal training options

Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions

Applications close at 4pm on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 (WST)