Spatial Analyst GIS
About the Role
The Planning and Technical Services (PTS) Directorate provides design, engineering, environmental, asset management and surveying expertise leading to the development of integrated technical solutions and services. These services support a world class, safe, reliable and sustainable road based transport system.
The Asset and Geospatial Branch is part of the PTS Directorate that co-ordinates corporate road data and management information system needs, in particular managing the procurement, storage and provision of corporate road asset and network information and essential transport models. The team also provides technical expertise advice in engineering and mapping surveying, geospatial technologies, geodesy, data management and contextual geographical information.
We are looking for an experienced Spatial Analyst (GIS) to join our Asset and Geospatial team to provide specialist GIS technical support, research and investigation of innovative methods of utilising spatial technologies and provide user training and improvement of existing GIS business processes that supports Main Roads corporate business objectives.
About You
The successful candidate will be experienced in GIS technologies with the ability to develop cloud-based mobile GIS applications and integrate mobile applications with the existing corporate road information database. The role is also responsible for maintaining the Main Roads cloud-based data environment and assisting in the review of engineering grade corporate spatial data.
As Main Roads is focussed on building strong partnerships across the organisation, we are looking for a professional with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders as well as develop effective training modules and provide training and support to field and junior staff.
If this sounds like you and you would like to embark on an exciting career opportunity at Main Roads – we would love to hear from you!
Find Out More
For job specific information or for a confidential discussion of this opportunity, please contact Haydn Bufton, Asset and Geospatial Data Manager on (08) 9323 4655 - not to be contacted for assistance with application.
For assistance with your application or for general enquiries please contact the Main Roads Recruitment Team via email at hrjobs@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Find out more about Main Roads Western Australia
Submitting Your Application
Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive CV demonstrating their relevant skills and abilities within the context of the Job Role Statement.
Please also submit a statement outlining your experience in using mobile and/or cloud-based GIS applications software in relation to the three (3) criteria below, in no more than (3) pages:
- Maintaining corporate spatial data in a cloud-based GIS environment and associated applications
- Delivering mapping support and data analysis tools using spatial technologies in an open access environment
- Integrating GIS technology into corporate information environments
Please outline your eligibility for SSSI membership and submit evidence of your current motor vehicle driver’s licence and if applicable to you a copy of your Degree in Geographical Information Science or other related discipline.
All selection criteria listed in the Job Role Statement will be tested throughout the selection process.
You will be asked to complete several questions as part of your application. Please allow plenty of time as late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Additional Information
The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire as part of this recruitment process.
Please be advised that an Executive Search may also be undertaken as part of this recruitment action.
Applicants may be required to complete a National Police Clearance as part of this recruitment process
Applicants deemed as suitable for but not appointed to this role may also be considered for appointment to “similar vacancies” within Main Roads subject to business requirements.
Which direction will you take?
Main Roads Western Australia is the WA State Government agency responsible for the State's highways and main roads. With an expansive asset portfolio and a long term strategic vision for the state, we are committed to providing world-class outcomes for our customers through a safe, reliable and sustainable road-based transport system. We work in partnership with The Department of Transport and the Public Transport Authority to deliver integrated and intelligent transport systems and services.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining a culturally diverse workforce and in line with our commitment to improve diversity, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women and people from a diverse background to apply.
