Senior Geospatial Data Officer

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Job description

Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Geospatial Services

and Logistics

Job title Senior Geospatial Data Officer Designation Technical 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $7+,+27 - $87,57+ Location Darwin

Position number 26564 RTF 302270 Closing 11/0+/2026

Contact officer Tony Gill on 08 8++5 5317 or tony.gill@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=302270

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide focused technical services related to geospatial data creation, as well as maintenance, updates, and quality control

of data sets. The position administers geospatial data with a focus on the quality and integrity of geospatial data sets to

support effective, informed, and timely decision making by government, industry, and the community.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide technical support and to the Manager Geospatial Data Management regarding geospatial data.

2. Undertake data capture, maintenance and quality assurance activities adhering to technical specifications for geospatial

data that meet NTG specifications and national or international standards.

3. Participate in the implementation of new technologies in satellite, aerial and terrestrial imagery, geospatial data

collection, manipulation, and storage.

4. Contribute to providing timely and accurate technical advice on geospatial information.

5. Maintain effective collaborative working partnerships with key stakeholders and contractors.

6. Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of policy and procedures relating to geospatial data.

7. Prepare correspondence and reports for internal and external audiences including client, contractors, and management.

8. Research trends and new technologies in the geospatial products and services sector and contribute information and

input towards implementing those that add value to operations.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Relevant qualification awarded by an Australian institute, or equivalent; or relevant experience in a field of technical

work closely related to the duties of the position.

2. Strong knowledge of and proven experience in the capture, maintenance, and quality assurance of geospatial data.

3. Proven ability to plan and organize assigned tasks delivering a responsive service in an environment influenced by

competing priorities.

4. Demonstrated commitment to the progression of work in a collaborative manner with the ability to convey technical

information to a range of clients.

5. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and resolution of issues through innovative practices.

6. Sound communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to interact effectively with people of diverse

cultures.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of contemporary trends in geospatial data technologies and their application in addressing business needs.