Data Management Officer

Job Details; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 1 466 000 - 1 607 000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a Data Management Officer based in Newcastle. This full-time role involves maintaining spatial data, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with teams on land management projects. Candidates should have tertiary qualifications in GIS or a related field and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills. Competitive salary and commitment to work/life balance are offered, along with a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Diverse and fulfilling assignments

Access to support programs

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with geospatial applications.
• Strong commitment to data integrity and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain spatial data using Crown Editor application.
• Provide quality assurance for the Crown Land Information Database.
• Query the spatial database for reporting.
• Maintain the asset valuation database for transactions.
• Identify inconsistent application of policies within databases.

Skills

Geospatial applications

Data integrity

Quality assurance

Customer relationship management systems

Electronic document management systems

Education

Tertiary qualifications in GIS or relevant field

Job description

Together we create thriving environments communities and economies.

• Data Management Officer
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location : Newcastle other locations by negotiation
• Salary ranges from $84659 to $92701 super

Whats in it for you

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements diverse and fulfilling assignments and prioritise work / life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to succeed.

The role

Are you ready to map your future across the vast landscapes of New South Wales Join a team that manages one of the most extensive and diverse land portfolios in the state Crown Land. Were seeking a detail-driven Data Management Officer to help us maintain the integrity of spatial data that underpins landholder transactions asset valuations and strategic land use decisions.

As a valued member of our team you will :

• Maintain spatial data using Crown Editor a customised ESRI application to meet operational requirements
• Provide quality assurance for the Crown Land Information Database (CLID) textual database and the CrownTracker application in reference to impacts on spatial updates
• Query the spatial database for reporting on spatial data requests and projects
• Maintain the asset valuation database associated with the transactions (sales acquisitions disposals etc) of Crown land to ensure integrity of data and provide accurate complete and accessible information
• Identify the inconsistent and inappropriate application of operational policies and procedures within corporate databases and report these to the Spatial Maintenance Lead.

What were looking for

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience geospatial applications databases customer relationship management systems electronic document management systems and spreadsheets
• A quick learning mindset with a thorough detail-oriented approach
• Strong commitment to data integrity and quality assurance
• An innovative attitude toward problem-solving and task execution
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Whats an essential requirement

• Tertiary qualifications in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or other relevant field or equivalent professional experience

For more information please view the Role Description here : Data Management Officer

About us

The Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this we : create vibrant productive spaces and precincts; manage lands assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where your individual contributions are valued and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups practices flexible working offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and a 1-page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55pm Tuesday 30 September 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Andrew Hill via

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Role Description

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Databases,Inventory Control,Law Enforcement,Warehouse Experience,Computer Literacy,Business requirements,Sharepoint,Training & Development,Property Management,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Stocking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 84659 - 92701