GIS Analyst

The GIS Analyst plays a vital role in undertaking spatial and data analysis to provide technical support and advice to our internal and external stakeholders. This role requires occasional field-based work to undertake spatial and data analysis that supports the ongoing maintenance and upgrades of our GIS platform.

This role is a full-time opportunity until April 2025, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and upload data to a range of asset management systems and processes.
• Provide technical support in the management, design and development of GIS infrastructure to support the use of web, desktop and mobile GIS applications.
• Assist in the development of specialist map production and spatial analysis.
• Provide technical advice to our project managers to ensure adequate use and capture of spatial data during project delivery.
• Participate in the development and revision of policies and procedures by providing technical advice and support derived through investigative and analytical research and reviews.

 

Geographic services our team provide that you will be involved in:

• Create, edit and/or remove assets
• GIS Maps and Widgets (i.e. Trace Widget used to determine shut off-valves and view impacted customers)
• Dial Before You Dig
• Build Over Easement Applications
• Flushing plans for our operations teams
• Aerial Imagery / Lidar Mapping for planning and development

To view the position description, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers

 

Key Selection Criteria

1. Experience using GIS software (preferably ESRI suite – ArcGIS Pro & Enterprise).
2. Experience collecting data with the ability to gather geographic data from various sources including maps, satellite imagery, and field surveys.
3. Ability to maintain and update GIS databases and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
4. Ability to edit and/or modify spatial and attribute features.
5. Knowledge and experience in the geospatial industry, preferably in relation to assets.

 

Working at North East Water

North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

• Our state-of-the-art regional headquarters,
• Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
• Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,
• Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
• Annual salary increases and superannuation,
• Paid parental leave,
• Health and wellbeing activities,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Study assistance,
• An array of personal leave options,
• Social club,
• plus much, much more!

How to Apply

Position Information

• An attractive salary range of $78,527 to $88,313 plus 11.5% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
• This is a full-time opportunity until April 2025.
• Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. 

 

If you have any position enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Abdul-Lateef Balogun, Coordinator Geospatial and Digital Assets on 0438 809 608 or hr@newater.com.au

 

For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers

• Please ensure to include a copy of your resume, cover letter and your key selection criteria responses with your application.

 

Please note that applicants may be contacted and/or interviewed prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 5 January 2025.

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