Principal GIS Data Specialist

About the role

Within the NHVR’s Digital Enablement Unit, the Principal GIS Data Specialist will work in the spatial program and is responsible for developing and delivering quality and timely spatial data products for strategic projects and business functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Actively develop, maintain and administer evolving backend solutions that utilise PostgreSQL, Python on PaaS infrastructure in Microsoft Azure.
• Review database systems and related GIS desktop processes, including the monitoring of issues and improvement suggestions raised by stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide GIS Support Officers by creating desktop / database tools and processes to ensure quality and consistency in data products.
• Develop solutions that embrace CI/CD principles that utilise Git and Azure DevOps Pipelines.
• In conjunction with the QA and Release Lead & Architect; deploy, administer and monitor components of the solution with a disciplined Infrastructure as Code (IAC) approach using Azure release pipelines.
• Facilitate effective two-way communication streams with stakeholder groups and act as a conduit between stakeholders and Project Manager.
• Provide advice to the team regarding techniques and best practice when working with spatial data to solve business problems.
• Document all design, code and procedures to ensure we have sufficient information in a Wiki for business continuity and education.

What’s on Offer

Full time, permanent position based in our Brisbane head office at Newstead’s Gasworks precinct – with cafes, transport and end of trip facilities at your fingertips.

Key benefits include:

• Rostered days off and additional leave over the Christmas closure – 7 weeks of leave per year!
• Hybrid work arrangements – work from home two days per week
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Access to wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
• Superannuation co-contribution scheme
• Access to salary packaging including novated lease
• Free membership with Women in Technology and Women in Digital

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Senior/Principal GIS Data Specialist, including experience using JIRA (or a similar tool) in an Agile-Framework.
• Degree in Computer Science, GIS, Science or related Technology discipline.
• Extensive experience working with a range of desktop and web-based GIS tools from a range of vendors.
• Qualifications and/or relevant training in data analysis software packages.
• Proven experience working with enterprise relational databases containing large datasets; PostgreSQL + Flyway would be highly regarded.
• Experience utilising highly disciplined practices (Git, Agile-Scrum, IAC & CI/CD).
• Able to develop Python scripts and web services that administer, monitor and serve GIS data
• Be comfortable and adept working in the cloud with experience of Azure, Amazon, PaaS, and SaaS.

Application Process

We look forward to receiving your application, including CV and cover letter.

Applications close 11:55pm, 24 November 2024. Please note, applications may close early if suitable candidates are identified prior.

For any queries, please feel free to contact NHVR Recruitment via recruitment@nhvr.gov.au.

Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal history check.

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We are not accepting agency applications for this position.

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