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.