Duties

The Bushfire Risk Unit is responsible for formulating and delivering strategic risk mitigation strategies at a whole-of-state level. The role of the Spatial Information Officer is to provide GIS and desktop mapping in support of the Bushfire Risk Unit. Investigate, coordinate, develop, implement and refine operational systems and procedures for data acquisition, data integration, data maintenance and operational response.

Essential Requirements

Pre-Employment Checks 

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising.

Desirable Requirements

• A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information Science or equivalent level, relevant to the nature of the work to be undertaken, as provided by either a university, a vocational education organisation or a registered and accredited training provider
• A current drivers licence.

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

003955 - Spatial Information Officer SOD - June 2024.pdf

003955 - Spatial Information Officer SOD - June 2024.docx

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

How to Apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact (03) 6173 2757.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contact Mark Brown, Senior Spatial Information Officer on 0448 425 280.