Location

Hobart or Youngtown

Period of Appointment

Fixed-term - 2 year contract 

Hours per fortnight

73.5h per fortnight 

Duties

The Bushfire Risk Unit (BRU) is responsible for formulating and delivering strategic risk mitigation strategies at a whole-of-state level. The Senior Bushfire Spatial Systems Architect is responsible for the design, development and management of spatial systems that underpin multiple program areas across the BRU. The position provides leadership in the development and management of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) infrastructure that supports the BRU. The position will also be responsible for designing and implementing innovative technical solutions that support large-scale bushfire simulation modelling as part of nationally significant project delivery.

Enjoy flexible work options, including the ability to negotiate hybrid arrangements that support work-life balance.

Join a purpose-driven team contributing to bushfire risk mitigation across Tasmania and nationally through cutting-edge spatial systems and state-of-the-art fire behaviour simulation modelling.

You'll lead and influence the development of spatial solutions with a high level of autonomy in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment—exploring modern GIS technologies, cloud infrastructure, and growing your technical leadership on impactful, nationally significant projects.

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

Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

005469 - SOD - Senior Bushfire Spatial Systems Architect, BRU - Band 6.docx

005469 - SOD - Senior Bushfire Spatial Systems Architect, BRU - Band 6.pdf

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

DPFEM is a child safe organisation which is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people; and every member of DPFEM has a responsibility to keep all children safe.  

As the organisation moves towards a more inclusive workplace which better reflects our community, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and those that may require flexibility such as part-time, compressed days, or adjustments around start or finish times.

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.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Further Information

For further information on this position, please contact Samuel Ferguson, Principal Intelligence Systems Officer on 0429 210 283. 

Applications close on: Tuesday 29th July 2025 at 11:55pm