Spatial Analyst

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Victoria is seeking a Spatial Analyst to deliver and optimise enterprise spatial services for Victoria's parks. You will apply advanced spatial data management, analysis and visualization to support operations, environmental management, planning and strategy.

Based in Melbourne, you will work across ArcGIS platforms, web mapping and FME, leading technical components of spatial projects and advising on governance and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geospatial Sciences, GIS or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Advanced expertise in spatial data management, analysis and system configuration.
• Ability to diagnose complex technical issues and design scalable spatial solutions.
• Experience leading technical components of projects in government or complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage, validate, integrate and maintain enterprise spatial datasets.
• Undertake complex spatial analysis to support operational and environmental outcomes.
• Configure and optimise enterprise GIS platforms and applications.
• Develop maps, dashboards, reports and other spatial analytical products.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and improve system performance and reliability.
• Provide specialist spatial advice to projects and operational initiatives.
• Research emerging spatial technologies and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support and mentor colleagues while contributing to spatial capability across the organisation.

Education

Geospatial Sciences / GIS degree or equivalent

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS Enterprise/Online

Web mapping systems

Mobile GIS applications

FME

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1000153SPC

Use your GIS expertise to deliver and improve enterprise spatial services that support the management of Victoria's parks. Work with spatial professionals to develop innovative solutions, strengthen geospatial capability and support informed decision‑making.

• Work with spatial professionals using leading geospatial technology
• Use your GIS expertise to support the management of Victoria's parks
• Deliver core enterprise spatial services across Parks Victoria
• This is a Grade 5 fixed-term position until 29 October 2027.

About the Role

As the Spatial Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering, optimising and continuously improving Parks Victoria's enterprise spatial services. You will apply advanced technical expertise across the collection, management, analysis and visualisation of spatial data to support operational delivery, environmental management, planning and strategic initiatives.

Working across enterprise GIS platforms and spatial systems, you will help design and implement fit-for-purpose spatial solutions while maintaining data integrity, system reliability and alignment with Parks Victoria's digital strategy and Victorian Government ICT standards.

You will undertake complex spatial analysis, manage enterprise spatial datasets and databases, develop maps, dashboards and analytical products, and configure and optimise platforms including ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, web mapping platforms, FME and mobile GIS applications.

Working with a degree of autonomy, you will provide authoritative technical advice, lead technical components of spatial projects and identify improvements that enhance Parks Victoria's geospatial capability and decision-making.

About the Team

You will join a technically focused Spatial Services team within Parks Victoria's Information Technology Directorate. The broader directorate provides technology solutions, services and support across the organisation and oversees enterprise architecture, information management, security capabilities and external vendors.

The hiring manager describes the Spatial Team as collaborative and supportive, using leading technology to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

In this role, you will:

• Manage, validate, integrate and maintain enterprise spatial datasets.
• Undertake complex spatial analysis to support operational and environmental outcomes.
• Configure and optimise enterprise GIS platforms and applications.
• Develop maps, dashboards, reports and other spatial analytical products.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and improve system performance and reliability.
• Provide specialist spatial advice to projects and operational initiatives.
• Research emerging spatial technologies and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support and mentor colleagues while contributing to spatial capability across the organisation.

We're Looking for Someone With:

• Tertiary qualifications in Geospatial Sciences, GIS or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Experience delivering enterprise-level GIS solutions using ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, web mapping systems, mobile GIS applications and spatial ETL tools such as FME.
• Advanced expertise in spatial data management, analysis and system configuration.
• Specialist knowledge of enterprise spatial systems and databases.
• A strong understanding of GIS architecture, enterprise integration and spatial database management.
• The ability to diagnose complex technical issues and design effective, scalable solutions.
• Experience working within complex operational or government environments and an understanding of governance and compliance requirements.
• The ability to provide technical guidance and influence spatial decision‑making across multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience leading technical components of projects and initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technical spatial information for non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, vendors and external partners.
• The ability to manage multiple concurrent spatial initiatives to agreed time, quality and scope.
• Knowledge of ITIL/ITSM practices and Agile delivery methodologies is desirable.

Your Application Will Need to Include:

• A current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application close date: Wednesday 28th of October 2026

To be eligible for employment at Parks Victoria you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Parks Victoria is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you are selected for an interview and require any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact the person listed above so we can assist you.

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees will undergo a National Police Record Check and require a Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Applications close Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 11.59pm