Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

About the role

• Exciting and rewarding Spatial Data Officer role supporting the NPWS hazard reduction program and bushfire response.
• Ongoing, full-time role.
• Salary package includes $106,025 - $117,363 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Great location - Parramatta (negotiable).

The NPWS Fire and Incident Operations Branch (FIOB) is seeking a Spatial Data Officer (SDO) to provide specialist GIS services to support the development and delivery of the NPWS Hazard Reduction (HR) program and bushfire response.

As the SDO you will manage crucial fire datasets, support the spatial components of the NPWS HR SAAS program and play an active role in project teams. You will independently manage your own time and projects under the broad direction of the Team Leader Spatial, working very closely with members of the wider FIOB team. Communication is key as you will also provide specialist GIS support to the NPWS operations branches with a wide range of GIS skills.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Demonstrate experience in using desktop GIS applications (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro or QGIS).
• Demonstrate experience with data management principles including capture, quality & access.
• Search for new and innovative solutions to problems, always striving to save time and resources and streamline processes.
• Be an active and approachable team member whilst fostering an inclusive 'can do' attitude.
• Provide good customer service, your role is to provide direction, advice & resources to support on ground works.

Essential requirements

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications relevant to the discipline or equivalent experience.
• Sound knowledge of GIS theory and how it is applied in an environmental management agency.
• Demonstrated advanced skills and experience with both raster and vector-based GIS, including ESRI products and an understanding of GIS modelling techniques.
• Experience in data management principles within a geodatabase, including schema development and management, building models and scripts to help manage data in accordance with defined standards.
• Current Australian drivers licence and willingness to fly in light aircraft.

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave.
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport.
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

What we do

• About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service.
• Visit a park.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.