Are you a skilled GIS professional with a passion for spatial data management and a desire to contribute to the sustainable management of Tasmania's forests?

Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT) is seeking a highly motivated GIS Administrator to join our team.

About Us

Sustainable Timber Tasmania manages Tasmania's public production forest for a vast array of environmental, social and economic values. Managing these forest values respectfully, innovatively and sustainably is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognised as a Tasmanian Employer of Choice.

We value diversity, equality and inclusion and are proud to be a workplace where people feel they are treated fairly and with respect. We encourage suitably qualified applicants of all ages, abilities, genders, cultures and linguistic backgrounds including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply.

Our Values

Respect: we create safe places
Responsibility: we take ownership
Growth: we create sustainable value
Excellence: we make it happen.

About the role

As the GIS Administrator, you will be the key system administrator for STT's Geographic Information System. You will collaborate with GIS colleagues and stakeholders to implement technology strategies and provide a range of spatial data products and services that support the effective management of STT's forest esta.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical administration, maintenance, and development support for STT's spatial datasets (vector, raster, and non-spatial).
• Assist with the configuration of GIS software and hardware.
• Manage core spatial datasets, data storage systems, data replication processes, editing/validation methods, and systems for creating maps, reports, and visual displays.
• Document standard operating procedures for GIS usage.
• Provide technical GIS expertise, advice, and mentoring to staff.
• Continuously assess and recommend improvements to STT's GIS.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on GIS and data-related matters.
• Provide supervision and leadership for work units and projects as required.

About you

Applicants with the appropriate combination of the following are invited to apply:

• Qualifications (desirably tertiary) in Spatial Sciences, Surveying and Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in GIS administration and maintenance of spatial datasets.
• Experience in cartography and graphic design.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Demonstrated knowledge of systems such as Oracle Database, FME, GeoServer, MapInfo, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and Microsoft Suite.
• Experience with ETL processes and data integration tools (e.g., FME) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of remote sensing and GPS systems.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and organisational security/privacy requirements.

What's on offer

• A permanent full-time role.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Plus, our employees overwhelmingly agree that STT is:

• A workplace where you are treated with respect, and.
• An organisation that is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion.