Spatial Analyst, Clerk Grade 5/6, Wollongong
Showcase your GIS capabilities and provide data visualisation tools, maps and dashboards that will support NSWSES staff and volunteers with planning and operational response
Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW
Fulltime, ongoing role
Location: Wollongong at NSW SES State Headquarters, with consideration for Rhodes at Metro Headquarters for an exceptional applicant. Hybrid working arrangements available.
About the opportunity
Are you passionate about spatial data, analytics, and technology? This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in GIS, spatial analysis, and data visualisation to deliver impactful Geospatial Intelligence products and services. Working within the Emergency Management Directorate, you will help drive innovation, support critical operations, and transform complex spatial information into actionable intelligence for NSW SES.
Tasks include:
Design and deliver innovative GIS solutions, undertake complex spatial analysis, and develop high-quality geospatial products including maps, dashboards, and field collection tools.
Support effective administration of the NSW Flood Data Portal and flood data management services
Support AIIMS Mapping Officer role in Operational response
About the NSW SES
Our Mission: NSW SES saving lives and creating safer communities.
Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to deliver excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.
The NSW SES serves the community as the lead agency for Floods, Storms and Tsunamis. We are recognised as the most versatile and widely used emergency service organisation in NSW. Our volunteers are highly skilled, experienced, and well- trained in the wide variety of roles they perform.
With over 10,000 volunteers we are committed to protecting and supporting the diverse communities of NSW. Learn more here.
About you
To be successful in this role you will:
hold relevant tertiary qualifications/ and or experience in GIS/spatial information, in particular ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro and VertiGIS Studio;
have prior experience in the administration and maintenance of GIS including ArcGIS portal administration, effective database management and advanced spatial analysis such as use of SQL server, FME or python;
Understand the geospatial application development lifecycle and apply GIS research, best practice, standards, and architecture to support and align business and operational processes
Possess excellent presentation and written communication skills to lead the delivery of GIS training, coordinate volunteer mapping initiatives for operational response, and fulfil Mapping Officer role as required.
What we can offer you
You will enjoy a 35-hour work week, with the potential for flexible work arrangements.
You can enjoy a hybrid work environment, time in the office and time working from home.
Attractive salary range of $102,936 to $113,579 plus 12% superannuation and leave loading
Our work is meaningful and rewarding. The SES’s mission is saving lives and creating safer communities and you can be an important part of our work.
We have attractive leave entitlements including parental, sick, flex and recreation leave.
We care about our people. We have Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services to support our people and operational and leadership training and development opportunities to develop our people. Some of these include:
Fitness Passport
LinkedIn Learning
Member Assist Program for free confidential counselling support
Immunisation program.
You Belong Here
We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
We want our people to reflect the diverse community we serve and are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. We want to know what this looks like for you so we can support your success at work.
If you require reasonable adjustments, we are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment processes and in the workplace, if you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact
[email protected] for confidential advice on options.
How to apply
Your application should include as separate attachments:
A cover letter (maximum of one page) briefly responding to the
essential requirements
and your interest in the role;
Responses to each of the
targeted questions
(maximum of one page per answer); and
An up-to-date
resume
of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role
Targeted Questions
Outline your skills and experience in managing complex and large spatial datasets (including vector and imagery), and utilising that data to create products across a range of geospatial delivery platforms
Provide an example of how you have been able to utilise GIS to provide innovative geo-solutions for customers. Please outline your development process, how you managed stakeholders and resources, and the outcome achieved.
Want to know more?
If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Meissa Daley - Manager Geospatial Intelligence on
[email protected] or 0427 073 031.
The role description is available here.
Talent Pool
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months. Further information here
Applications close: Monday 05 October 2026 at 11:55pm.