Permanent Appointment

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Are you an experienced GIS professional looking for a role where your technical expertise directly influences safety outcomes across Western Australia's resources sector? WorkSafe Mines Safety is seeking a Senior Geospatial Information Analyst to lead a unique and business-critical geospatial capability supporting regulatory oversight, critical risk management and emergency response activities across the State.

Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment? We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and working at home, to help support you and get the best results possible for our community.

This is not a typical GIS position. As the key dedicated geospatial specialist supporting WorkSafe's regulatory operations, you will work with unique datasets, historical mine records, critical risk mapping, dangerous goods information, regulatory investigations and emergency management support that directly contribute to the safety of workers across Western Australia. Few roles offer the diversity, autonomy and impact available through this position. This role will suit a technically capable GIS professional who enjoys solving complex spatial problems, working with diverse stakeholders and seeing their analysis contribute to practical safety outcome.

We value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling good governance to local communities, regulating racing, gaming and liquor activities, resolving consumer and trade disputes, monitoring compliance, protecting workers' health and safety, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, LGIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.

The role

As the Senior Geospatial Information Analyst, you will deliver high-quality geospatial products, analysis and specialist advice that support regulatory operations and strategic initiatives across WorkSafe. You will be responsible for:

• Providing specialist spatial analysis and mapping services to support regulatory activities and inspections.
• Developing, maintaining and implementing GIS applications to meet internal and external customer information needs.
• Capturing and maintaining spatial data on dangerous goods storage sites and ensuring the validity of spatial references.
• Investigating and analysing anomalies in the integration of spatial data and responding to spatial enquiries.
• Assisting in determining information needs for dangerous goods licensing activities, and analysing, acquiring and customising geospatial data to support those activities.
• Managing the mine plan register and ensuring the integrity of its information.
• Undertaking searches and investigating cartographic and digital information to respond to enquiries about mine plans.
• Conducting historical research for customers using mine plans and other departmental resources.
• Maintaining current knowledge of geospatial systems and participating in the formulation of geoscience policy and strategies, including new or improved products, processes and systems.
• Providing advice to project teams and professional expertise when liaising with other professionals and technical staff.
• Responding to enquiries about dangerous goods and explosives storage licences.

The role offers considerable variety and the opportunity to work with unique datasets, specialised regulatory information and stakeholders across government and industry.

Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, leadership capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.

While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department and across the WA public sector for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

Benefits working for LGIRS

• Flexible working hours and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave provisions and employer superannuation contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development, formal training, acting, shadowing and mentoring.
• Stable, meaningful work that contributes to worker safety across Western Australia.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a permanent appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application. Applicants with a valid visa to work and live in Australia for a specific duration may be assessed and considered suitable for similar fixed term vacancies that arise.

Applicants must provide their certification and/or academic transcripts to verify relevance to the job requirements. Qualifications obtained outside of Australia must be provided with an assessment from the Overseas Qualifications Unit to ensure they meet Australian Standards (this is a free service).

To be employed with LGIRS, you must meet the pre-employment requirements of the position and provide consent to undertake relevant pre-employment screening, which may include a Conflict of Interest Declaration, medical assessment, psychometric assessment, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and/or other relevant checks and clearances.

More information about eligibility requirements can be found on the Job Description Form.

Further information

Please contact Nicole Tucker, Regional Inspector on (08) 9358 8054 or via Nicole.TUCKER@lgirs.wa.gov.au or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on LGIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

How to apply

We ask for you to provide:

A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, addressing the following role specific requirements and leadership behaviours:

• Bachelor of Science Degree qualification and extensive experience in Spatial Science/mapping discipline or equivalent.
• Significant experience in managing, acquiring and customising geospatial digital data.
• Experience in customising and enhancing GIS technologies.
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical, problem solving and assessment skills to identify, analyse, and solve geospatial data problems.
• Knowledge on web-based mapping would be advantageous.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experience in relation to the remaining role specific requirements and leadership behaviours assessed in further stages of the recruitment process. The complete list of role specific requirements and expected leadership behaviours can be found in the attached Job Description Form.

In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply, and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with LGIRS. If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, or require any technical support when submitting your application online, please contact Uma Maregouni, Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9222 3129 or email RecruitmentandEngagement@lgirs.wa.gov.au.

To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions, before attaching your resume and covering letter.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

The department is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace.  That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our department.  Our department is an equal opportunity employer, supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of diverse sexualities and youth.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2023-2024 by Diversity Council Australia. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. NRS can help you connect with us on:

• TTY/voice calls – 133 677
• Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727
• SMS relay – 0423 677 767

If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at RecruitmentandEngagement@lgirs.wa.gov.au.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Friday, 25 September 2026 (WST)

Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online as late applications will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.

We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.