Senior Gis & Spatial Data Specialist

Nrmjoenvironmental Jobs, Nrm; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 82,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel across Victoria

Superannuation

Job summary

Trust for Nature is seeking a part-time GIS and spatial data professional to administer and improve our GIS systems, datasets and analytic workflows. You will mentor staff, develop training, and support the Habitat Track monitoring data infrastructure across Victoria.

The role is based in Melbourne CBD with a hybrid work model and travel across the state may be required. A valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in GIS, Spatial Science, Data Science, Ecology, Conservation or Geography (or related discipline).
• Experience with conservation and land management in Victoria is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, govern and continuously improve Trust for Nature's GIS systems, spatial databases and analytical workflows.
• Build GIS capability across the organisation through mentoring, technical support and collaboration.
• Develop consistent GIS training, guidance and staff support across the organisation.
• Support the roll-out of Habitat Track monitoring by developing data infrastructure, data management processes and analytical pipelines.

Skills

GIS

Spatial analysis

Data management

System administration

Training/mentoring

Education

GIS/Spatial Science degree

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

About us

Trust for Nature is a not-for-profit conservation organisation that works to protect native plants and wildlifeon private land. Created in 1972 under the Victorian Conservation Trust Act 1972 (Vic), Trust for Nature has a proud history of working across the government, not-forprofitand private sectors to achieve permanent protectionand managementof important conservation land across Victoria.

We have a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

Our work is uniquely positioned at the interface of science and land management, supporting a network of landholders managing high-value conservation areas across diverse Victorian landscapes.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Conservation Science, you will play a key role in administering, governing and continuously improving Trust for Natures GIS systems, spatial databases and analytical workflows. You will ensure GIS systems and capability are fit for purpose, while delivering spatial analyses that inform conservation science, planning, monitoring, reporting and on-ground delivery.

You will work within the state-wide science team to build GIS capability across the organisation through mentoring, technicalsupport,and collaboration with our internal team. Your work will directly influence how conservation priorities areidentified,managed,and protected across Victoria.

A key focus of the role will be developing consistent GIS training, guidance and staff support across the organisation. You will also support the roll-out of Trust for Natures Habitat Track monitoring program by supporting the development of data infrastructure, data management processes and analytical pipelines that turn monitoring data into practical conservation insights.

• Review the attached Position Description attached below for further details.

Whats on Offer

An ongoing part-time position at 0.8 FTE (4 days), with flexible work arrangements available. The role is based in our Melbourne CBD office andoperateson a hybrid model, combining in-office days with working from home and occasional travel. The position may involve travel across Victoria to visit sites and engage with regional staff. A valid drivers licence and a willingness to travel are essential.

The role offers a salary of $90,606 ($72,484.6 pro rata at 0.8) p.a., plus superannuation.

About you

You are an experienced GIS and spatial data professional with a balanced skillset spanning system administration, data management and applied spatial analysis. You bring technical depth, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to helping others use spatial data effectively.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in GIS, Spatial Science, Data Science,Ecology, Conservation or Geography(ora relateddiscipline).
• An understanding of conservation and land management in Victoria and experience