Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions

• Fixed term ongoing role available
• Clerk Grade 7/8
• Location – Maitland preferred, however all DPIRD office locations will be considered

NSW Resources are looking for a Senior Spatial Officer to join their Assessments and Systems team.

About the role:

The Senior Spatial Services Officer is responsible for collecting, maintaining, and delivering spatial information as part of a team that provides spatial assessments and drafting support, to facilitate the granting and renewal of mining and exploration titles within NSW.

The role also performs survey drafting, cartography, surveying and computer graphics services across NSW Resources.

You’ll do this by:

• Analysing, assessing, and recording spatial data to resolve conflicts, ensure legislative compliance, and advise on land eligibility for mining and exploration titles within required timeframes and KPIs.
• Providing expert guidance on GIS, ESRI software, spatial data management, cartography, interoperability, and web mapping.
• Ensuring the integrity and currency of department databases by validating data input.
• Examining plans of survey for compliance with the instructions and the Surveying and Spatial Information Regulation 2024 and for inclusion in the State Survey Control network.
• Working with other business units as a subject matter expert to provide a seamless integration of new systems and software

Our ideal candidate:

To be successful you’ll need demonstrated experience maintaining accurate spatial records and ensuring legal compliance.

You’ll have a proven track record of using your initiative and judgement when providing accurate and detailed information, providing sound technical advice, and producing special maps for stakeholders.

You’ll excel in environments where competing priorities, complex challenges, and tight deadlines are the norm, consistently delivering high-quality and timely service and advice to both internal and external clients within set deadlines and statutory frameworks.

Applying for the role: If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with a (ideally no more than one-page) expression of interest outlining your suitability and interest in this role, with your resume (ideally no more than three pages) by 11.55pm Monday 8 September 2025.

For further information about the role please contact Wayne McDonald, Manager Spatial Services via wayne.mcdonald@regional.nsw.gov.au or 02 40636772. Alternatively, view the Role Description.

Please note:
Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory for all roles within NSW Resources and is a condition of engagement.

This is an internal EOI opportunity. To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing, applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent or higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Clerk Grade 7/8) OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively, if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment, you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.