• Ongoing full-time
• LOCATION: Wollongong
• Our employees work principally in the workplace
• Clerk Grade 5/6, salary from $ 99,938 - $110,271 plus super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

This role offers flexible, people-first working conditions

• 35‑hour base working week
• Flexible start and finish times between 6am and 10pm, with core hours of 10am–3pm
• Flex time, allowing additional hours worked to be accrued and taken back as flex leave
• Generous leave arrangements, including carers’, parental and adoption leave
• Four weeks recreation leave as standard, with an additional week for some Western Region locations

About the role

NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports many different local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services.

We are currently seeking a Spatial Officer to join our Spatial Team working under the Senior Manager Spatial and other senior team members.  You will be responsible for the production of various spatial products using 2D and 3D geographical Information Systems (GIS) to support the delivery of major government infrastructure projects. 

The role is responsible for maintaining current spatial information systems and database as part of client project delivery while also assisting the development of GIS data standards used across NSW Public Works.

You will play a role in delivering a range of outcomes concurrently while meeting client expectations and time, quality and budget parameters.

About Public Works Spatial Team

The Public Works (PW) Spatial team sits within the Surveying Group and is responsible for providing spatial data services for internal PW projects and external government clients.  We play a pivotal role in project planning and delivery with mapping, analysis, application development and management of 2D/3D data for our clients throughout NSW.

About you

To be considered for this role you will need

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in geographic information systems or other relevant qualifications
• Sound experience and knowledge in a variety of spatial/CAD software applications eg ESRI ArcGIS products, Bentley and Autodesk product suites.
• Demonstrated experience with building ARCGIS Online/Enterprise Web Applications, dashboards, Field applications, Survey123.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of dynamic spatial databases including geographic and attribute data.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team across numerous disciplines
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel to remote locations to undertake spatial projects, which may include overnight stays.

About Us

NSW Public Works (NSWPW), plays a significant role in the development of our state, our regions, and our infrastructure and associated industries, by supporting local and state government agencies to deliver critical  infrastructure initiatives. We do this by providing: expert advisory services; planning, design and delivery management; sustainability, asset management and support services. Our work is in community buildings and infrastructure, office fit outs, delivering advanced and sustainable buildings, hospitals, roads, bridges, dams, water treatment plants, housing and schools – the real foundations of prosperous communities. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities.

Together, we are DPIRD 

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies. 

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.  

The department brings together: Local Land Services, NSW Resources, Agriculture and Biosecurity, Fisheries and Forestry and Regional Development and Delivery

With the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team. 

Applying for the role

Apply by submitting a current resume and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the  role description

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role please contact Shaun Epe, Senior Manager Spatial at Shaun.epe@pwa.nsw.gov.au or on 0467 963 052.

Closing Date: Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11:55pm.

Additional Information

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.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.