Spatial Technology Officer

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

State Government of Victoria, Australia in Melbourne invites applications for a geospatial technologist role. The position develops and maintains scripts, resolves technical issues, and supports technology projects and design groups to ensure high-quality solutions.

The role requires advanced geospatial skills, experience with FME, ArcGIS and AWS, and the ability to manage spatial data products with ETL and geoprocessing automation. Applicants should be Australian citizens or visa holders.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent practical experience in geospatial or a related discipline.
• Significant experience with technologies including FME, ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, ArcGIS Online/Server, Python, SQL and Amazon Web Services (mandatory).
• Experience managing spatial data products and services, with skills in spatial analysis, ETL services and geoprocessing automation (desirable).
• Selection criteria emphasise customer focus, resilience, collaboration, digital skills, and systemic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains scripts and programs, resolves technical issues within agreed service levels, supports technology projects and design groups, and ensures solutions meet quality and service standards.
• Contributes to process improvements, follows good design practices, and performs other duties consistent with the role.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Python

SQL

ETL services

Spatial data products

Education

Geospatial discipline qualification

Tools

FME

ArcGIS Desktop/Pro

ArcGIS Online/Server

AWS

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12264

About Us

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

The role also develops and maintains scripts and programs, resolves technical issues within agreed service levels, supports technology projects and design groups, and ensures solutions meet quality and service standards. It contributes to process improvements, follows good design practices, and performs other duties consistent with the role and capabilities.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’resomeone who:

• Puts customers at the centre, understanding their needs, tailoring services and managing risks to deliver effective outcomes.


• Demonstrates resilience and adaptability, providing honest advice, responding constructively to feedback and adjusting to changing priorities.


• Embraces collaboration and innovation, seeking feedback, sharing ideas and identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and ways of working.


• Applies strong digital and technology skills, balancing technical solutions with broader business and strategic needs.


• Thinks systemically, understanding complex issues, identifying appropriate tools and considering the broader organisational impacts of different solutions.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent practical experience in geospatial or a related discipline (mandatory).


• Significant experience with technologies including FME, ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, ArcGIS Online/Server, Python, SQL and Amazon Web Services (mandatory).


• Experience managing spatial data products and services, with skills in spatial analysis, ETL services and geoprocessing automation (desirable).

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 24th September 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal,we’reunable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Andrew Densley, Spatial Technology Lead, [e-mail].

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact us.

Applications close Thursday 24 September 2026 at 11.59pm