Senior Gis Analyst

Suburban Connect; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Connect is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to lead geospatial analysis, data management, and digital integration across the SRL East tunnelling project in Victoria. You will govern GIS datasets, develop spatial outputs, dashboards, and support engineering workflows with BIM and construction systems.

The role requires a postgraduate GIS background with 5 years of relevant experience, strong ArcGIS skills, and experience in civil/mining projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ relevant postgraduate experience working as a GIS Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, curation, and governance of project-wide GIS datasets, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance
• Develop advanced spatial analysis outputs, visualisations, dashboards, and decision‑support tools
• Oversee the integration of GIS with engineering design, survey, BIM, and construction systems
• Drive automation initiatives to streamline workflows and optimise spatial data processes
• Establish spatial data quality standards and ensure adherence across project teams
• Provide specialist technical advice to engineering managers, design teams, and project leadership
• Mentor junior GIS resources and uplift spatial capability across the organisation
• Collaborate with BIM and Digital Engineering teams to enhance model‑based delivery and spatial data interoperability
• Lead investigations into new GIS technologies, mobile data capture solutions, analytics capabilities, and digital tools
• Promote innovative spatial solutions that support safety, efficiency, sustainability, and stakeholder transparency

Skills

GIS analysis

Data governance

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Education

Postgraduate GIS experience

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop

BIM integration

Remote Sensing Applications

Survey Applications

Job description

Suburban Connect is a consortium of global leaders in tunnelling, comprising CPB Contractors, Ghella, and Acciona Construction. Together, we are delivering the southern section of tunnels for Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East – 16km of twin tunnels between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley, which will be Victoria’s longest transport tunnel. This project is being delivered on behalf of the Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA).

SRL East, spanning from Cheltenham to Box Hill, is now being constructed. Tunnelling is set to commence in 2026, with trains expected to begin running by 2035. The works include 55 cross passages, two tunnel portal structures, two station box excavations, and various associated support tasks.

Primary Purpose of the Position

To lead geospatial analysis, data management, and digital integration initiatives across the Suburban Connect project, providing specialist GIS expertise to enable informed decision‑making, enhance engineering workflows, and optimise project-wide information delivery and governance.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the development, curation, and governance of project-wide GIS datasets, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance
• Develop advanced spatial analysis outputs, visualisations, dashboards, and decision‑support tools
• Oversee the integration of GIS with engineering design, survey, BIM, and construction systems
• Drive automation initiatives to streamline workflows and optimise spatial data processes
• Establish spatial data quality standards and ensure adherence across project teams
• Provide specialist technical advice to engineering managers, design teams, and project leadership
• Mentor junior GIS resources and uplift spatial capability across the organisation

Digital Engineering & Innovation

• Collaborate with BIM and Digital Engineering teams to enhance model‑based delivery and spatial data interoperability
• Lead investigations into new GIS technologies, mobile data capture solutions, analytics capabilities, and digital tools
• Promote innovative spatial solutions that support safety, efficiency, sustainability, and stakeholder transparency

Experience, Skills and Competencies

• 5 years’ relevant postgraduate experience working as a GIS Analyst.
• Previous experience in Civil, Mining, Services and Process engineering projects would be highly considered.
• Ability to deliver consistently and reliably.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Desktop software.
• Demonstrated good technical skills in using a wide range of spatial applications and tools including preferably: GIS applications, Survey Applications and Remote Sensing Applications.
• Experience in working for a wide range of clients.

At Suburban Connect, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Our available roles span various professional areas, including construction and engineering, planning and environmental management, corporate support, administration, communications, and more.

Join us in delivering one of Victoria’s most significant infrastructure projects in a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment.