Senior GIS Specialist - Spatial Solutions Architect

Essential Energy; Australia; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Essential Energy seeks a Senior GIS Specialist to craft GIS and spatial solutions, testing and deploying externally developed GIS software, and providing expert support to GIS users across the organisation.

The role requires extensive GIS/IT experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex workloads with stakeholders. It supports a flexible footprint across Australia and ongoing system enhancements.

Qualifications

• Extensive GIS IT experience in construction, energy/electric, or utilities.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical GIS solutions.
• Experience with system testing, implementation, and data quality controls.

Responsibilities

• Analyze GIS-related business requirements and translate into technical specs.
• Advise on feasibility, costs, and benefits of GIS enhancements.
• Design and develop GIS solutions and manage versioned configurations.
• Coordinate testing and validate that enhancements meet requirements.
• Develop and deliver GIS training to users across the business.
• Create spatial reports and import/export routines for regulatory needs.

Skills

GIS concepts

GIS data structures

Relational databases

System interfaces

SDLC / version control

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Advanced Diploma in Information Technology

Advanced Diploma of Spatial Information Services

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

SQL databases

Job description

Essential Energy seeks a Senior GIS Specialist to craft GIS and spatial solutions, testing and deploying externally developed GIS software, and providing expert support to GIS users across the organisation.

The role requires extensive GIS/IT experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex workloads with stakeholders. It supports a flexible footprint across Australia and ongoing system enhancements.