About the Role
Are you an experienced GIS Analyst seeking a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a real difference? This is your chance to contribute to a vital emergency response team within the South Australian Government. You'll be working alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to providing critical services to the state.
Role Overview - Casual contract, opportunity for extension
Location / Work Type: Adelaide CBD
Rate: $58.86-$69.52 per hour + super Core Responsibilities:
Data & Workflow Automation: Build, maintain, and optimise automated geospatial data pipelines using Python and Esri ModelBuilder to support rapid response workflows.
Spatial Analytics & Disease Modelling: Apply spatial analysis, spatiotemporal methods, and predictive modelling on complex, high-volume datasets
Enterprise GIS & Services Management: Design, configure, test, and maintain Web Map Services (WMS) and Web Feature Services (WFS) for business applications within an enterprise data warehouse ecosystem.
Data Visualisation & Cartography: Produce high-standard digital maps, dashboards, and visual decision-support tools that translate complex geospatial insights for non-technical clients and executive stakeholders.
Client Engagement & Stakeholder Support: Work directly with internal clients to capture requirements, deliver custom geospatial tools, and provide technical guidance and training on analytical outputs.
To be Successful in this position:
Python & ModelBuilder: Sound, hands-on experience in workflow and data automation using Python (arcpy, spatial scripts) and Esri ModelBuilder.
Enterprise Spatial Data Architecture: Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise data warehouse design, spatial database management, and data manipulation.
Web Services Administration: Proven capability to build, deploy, secure, monitor, and maintain WMS and WFS capabilities.
Esri ArcGIS Platform Expertise: In-depth technical proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, modern desktop GIS, geodesy, coordinate systems, and mobile GIS tools.
Tertiary Qualification: Degree in Spatial Information Systems, Spatial Science, Surveying, Earth/Environmental Science, or equivalent extensive industry experience.
Key Selection Criteria
Emergency / Bio-security Response Experience: Ability to deliver high-priority spatial analytics
Earth Observation Data: Background in image-based processing, remote sensing, and Earth Observation data analytics (Desirable).
Professional Certification: GISP-AP (GIS Professional Asia Pacific) certification is highly regarded.
Communication Skills: Demonstrated capability to translate complex spatiotemporal concepts into clear reports, visuals, and stakeholder presentations. This position would suit a skilled GIS operator who is immediately available for full time contract work. The incumbent will require a valid National Police Clearance.
Teritory qualifications in Spatial Information Systems or equivalent