About the Role
SUPERVISOR GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
This opportunity offers:
Temporary employment until 5 October 2027 (with a possibility of extension)
Full-time role & 35 hour working week
RFS Level 10/11
Attractive annual salary $135,149 - $148,929 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
Location: Sydney Olympic Park (hybrid/flexible working arrangements considered)
Looking for more information?
Why not reach out to our role expert, Hooman Hosseini, Manager Infrastructure Solutions, for a confidential chat on 0412355245.
Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!
We are the Rural Fire Service (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/) (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie.
We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.
What you’ll be doing:
This is an exciting leadership opportunity within the Infrastructure Solutions team, responsible for the delivery, support and continual improvement of the NSW RFS geospatial platforms and services.
Leading a team of geospatial specialists, you will oversee critical GIS capabilities that support emergency preparedness, response and recovery across NSW. Working closely with operational and corporate stakeholders, you'll provide technical leadership for the ArcGIS Enterprise platform, spatial data services, mapping applications and integration capabilities while driving service improvements and supporting a portfolio of strategic initiatives.
Reporting to the Manager Infrastructure Solutions, you will lead a high-performing team focused on delivering reliable, secure and innovative geospatial solutions that help the RFS make informed operational decisions and better serve the community.
Our ideal candidate:
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise geospatial platforms and services, including extensive experience with ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise.
Strong technical knowledge of spatial data management, catalogue, GIS architecture, web services and geospatial application delivery.
Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build team capability and drive service improvements in a complex operational environment.
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the Role Description (https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMthmzqLy3YIz3CB1GZYHtx1-4x5Nn0Wz-ER4C_PtzLBvi-oNNfAqrXsmsxwgLzVYWeMirktQgHo_cXjViZVydIQB10iqOcez3BYzbFGnbJpvyFIUTXY2GjBlMMH90F6TtWj4zkCqnA-pn2HO1OmX4Bug%7e%7e) and our organisation structure (https://careers.rfs.nsw.gov.au/our-structure). (RD to be hyperlinked)
Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.
Why work for us?
Corporate uniform available
Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
Salary packaging options available
One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month
Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!
You'll also get to enjoy:
Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and parking facilities
Local eateries and childcare facilities
Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park
Eligible staff are invited to join the local Sydney Olympic Park Connected Membership (https://www.iamconnected.com.au/) program, at an additional cost
To embark on your RFS journey: To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now' through the relevant advertisement on RFS Careers (https://careers.rfs.nsw.gov.au/jobs/search), and attach:
A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)
Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):
Describe your experience managing enterprise spatial data within a large organisation. In your response, explain your approach to spatial data governance, metadata management, data quality, cataloguing and the management of authoritative datasets. Include examples of how you have worked with emergency services agencies or other government data custodians to support data sharing, standards compliance, integration and operational outcomes.
Describe your experience managing and supporting enterprise geospatial platforms, including ArcGIS Enterprise environments within AWS. How have you ensured platform reliability, security and ongoing capability improvement while meeting operational business requirements?
*Candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently to ensure they accurately reflect their skills and experience.
The Rural Fire
Service values authentic, original responses that reflect individual perspectives and alignment with its values and priorities. Skills, knowledge, and capability will be assessed and verified through the capability assessment process.*
Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Wednesday 7 October 2026.
Important recruitment Information
A recruitment (talent) pool (https://www.psc.nsw.gov.au/workforce-management/recruitment/nsw-public-service-talent-pools) may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
If you require an adjustment (https://www.psc.nsw.gov.au/culture-and-inclusion/disability-employment/support-for-employees-with-disability/requesting-workplace-adjustments) during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework (https://www.psc.nsw.gov.au/workforce-management/capability-framework/the-capability-framework)). The Capability application tool (https://www.psc.nsw.gov.au/workforce-management/capability-framework/capability-framework-resources-index/capability-application-tool/start) is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government.
Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.
Vacancy Reference: R26-326
This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here (https://careers.rfs.nsw.gov.au/), or consider volunteering (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/join-the-nsw-rfs) with your local Brigade.
Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW below