Spatial Data Officer

NSW Government; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued days off in addition to Annual

Fitness Passport

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

National Parks & Wildlife Service in Newcastle is seeking a Spatial Data Officer to provide specialist GIS services for land management and conservation initiatives. You will lead spatial data projects, manage GIS databases, and develop tools and models using ESRI software.

The role requires expertise in ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro, strong data management knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders while meeting tight deadlines. Hybrid working is supported in Newcastle West.

Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications relevant to the discipline or equivalent experience.
• Advanced GIS knowledge with raster and vector data, including ESRI products.
• Experience in data management within a geodatabase, including schema development.
• Current Australian drivers licence and willingness to fly in light aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse spatial data projects from analysis to database maintenance.
• Manage GIS databases with a focus on asset and pest management.
• Respond to data requests and develop spatial tools and models.
• Provide expert advice on spatial data capture and storage and support system updates.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Appropriate tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience

Tools

ArcMap

ArcGIS Pro

ESRI software

Job description

National Parks & Wildlife Service

Reference number

552477

Occupation

Geographic Information Systems (Gis), Field Implementation Officers, Conservation, Asset Management

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Newcastle, Hunter & Region

Salary Information

Clerk Grade 7/8

Closing date

31 August 2026 at 11:55pm

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Shape the future of spatial data in NSW National Parks
• Temporary (up to 26 February 202 full-time opportunity
• Office location – Newcastle West (hybrid working supported)
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 p.a. + super

About the role

The National Parks and Wildlife Service Hunter Central Coast Branch is seeking a Spatial Data Officer (SDO) to provide specialist GIS services to support a range of land management and conservation initiatives.

As the SDO, you’ll lead diverse spatial data projects, from analysis and system design to database maintenance. In this role you’ll be managing GIS databases with a focus on asset and pest management, responding to data requests, and developing spatial tools and models. You’ll be the go-to person for technical support, specializing in ESRI software and providing expert advice on spatial data capture and storage.

About You

You will have expertise in using ESRI desktop mapping applications (ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro) and be able to use systems to answer questions related to land management. You will understand GIS data management, especially in spatial data and metadata standards.

Working with others to identify and rollout system updates is a key requirement of this role, so you will have strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.

You will be able to handle multiple task threads at the same time, as well as being able to work to tight deadlines.

Essential requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications relevant to the discipline or equivalent experience
• Sound knowledge of GIS theory and how it is applied in an environmental management agency.
• Demonstrated advanced skills and experience with both raster and vector-based GIS, including ESRI products and an understanding of GIS modelling techniques.
• Experience in data management principles within a geodatabase, including schema development and management, building models and scripts to help manage data in accordance with defined standards
• Current Australian drivers licence and willingness to fly in light aircraft.

For more information read the full Role Description: Spatial Data Officer

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

What we can offer you

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

What we do

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

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Hunter Central Coast Branch Overview

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.