Senior Cartographic Officer

Office of Information Management; Town of Kensington; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Prince Edward Island is seeking a Senior Cartographic Officer. This full-time role involves compiling and producing maps and geographical information to support business needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in digital mapping within a complex IT environment. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, generous superannuation, and opportunities for professional development. Join us in contributing to biodiversity and environmental initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

12% superannuation

4 weeks annual leave

Cultural leave options

Employee assistance program

National Park Entry Pass

Learning and development programs

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex IT public sector environment focused on digital mapping.
• Ability to apply creative thinking to produce innovative solutions.
• Strong analytical skills in spatial information collection and manipulation.
• Proficiency in interpreting data to produce effective maps.

Responsibilities

• Compile maps and support departmental business needs.
• Produce publication-quality diagrams, charts, and tables.
• Liaise with clients for map preparation and production.

Skills

Geographical information systems

Lateral thinking

Analytical skills

Spatial awareness

Tools

Mapping software

Diagramming tools

Job description

Science, Strategy and Governance Group Senior Cartographic Officer DBCA0080160 PSCA, Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 plus 12% Superannuation

Join us in our mission to promote biodiversity, conserve our valuable ecosystems, and provide engaging attractions that connect people with nature.

THIS IS A 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION (WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTON

THE APPLICATION CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON TUESDAY, 6 JANUARY 2026

The Office of Information Management (OIM) is responsible for information management and related information and communication technology (IT) to enable the Department to achieve its strategic, tactical and operational goals through the right IT governance and correct information and technology controls.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Cartographic Officer to join our team.

The Senior Cartographic Officer :

• Under general direction, is responsible for compiling maps, map design and layout and map production (using a range of software packages) to support the departments business needs.
• Produces complex information to publication standard as diagrams, charts and tables, as well as in the form of conventional maps.
• Liaises with internal, external and private clients for the preparation, compilation and production of maps and detailed geographical information.

At the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), we have adopted which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will demonstrate to help drive positive change.

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.

• Experience working in a complex, varied and geographically distributed information and related technology (IT) public sector environment or similar, demonstrating ability to explore various possibilities and support in generating innovative open standards-based solutions relating to digital mapping and / or geographical information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to apply lateral and creative thinking to contribute ideas and solutions for a complex, varied and geographically distributed environment, including having knowledge of contemporary issues related to best practice principles, methods and process, and a demonstrated ability to apply these in a diverse corporate environment.
• Well-developed analytical ability and problem-solving skills in the collection and manipulation of spatial information.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data, graphical representations and symbols to produce conventional and digital maps quickly and effectively; including an eye for layout and design, good spatial awareness and colour vision.

About Us

DBCA, one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.

Benefits of working with us

In addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including :

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.
• 4 weeks annual leave with loading paid as additional pay every December.
• 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
• Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
• An annual National Park Entry Pass.
• Well-established learning and development programs.
• Free staff parking.