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• Lead a team that specialises in the delivery of spatial and related data services, analytics, and systems for Crown Lands
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office Location: Newcastle
• Salary ranges from $145,378 - $168,130 + super

What’s in it for me?

We support genuine long-term career progression, offer flexible work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

Join a collegiate and dedicated team in this critical leadership role.

This role:

• Manages the team responsible for the delivery of spatial and data services, the provision of technical support and maintenance of applications and data analytics across Crown Lands.
• Leads significant initiatives to improve the delivery of data services, quality, analytics and maintenance.
• Advocates for and manages the continuous improvement of data and systems support services.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders, vendors, system users and customers to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of data services and governance in Crown Lands.

The purpose of the team is to deliver high quality, reliable spatial and data services to internal and external stakeholders. The role also leads the development and maintenance of Geographic Information System (GIS) applications to drive data quality and business processes improvements, customer, and user experience.

What you will bring to the role

• Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve shared goals.
• Strong vendor management experience.
• Experience in managing and developing operational services and/or project delivery teams.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder relationship management experience.
• Experience in implementing business and operational continuous improvements.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges, risks and adapt to evolving situations.
• Knowledge of data applications and the utilisation of database and/or geographic information systems to improve the integrity and quality of data and related services.
• Understanding of data maintenance, extraction and analysis.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Systems, Applications, or similar discipline and/or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.

For more information read the full Role Description in the following link: Manager, Spatial and Data Services

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday, 30th March 2025 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ahmed Nizamuddin via ahmed.nizamuddin@crownland.nsw.gov.au 

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6363 7676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.