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• Spatial Analyst Bushfire Program, Crown Lands
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location – Newcastle, other NSW locations considered
• Salary relative to experience, ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 plus super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in 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

As a Spatial Analyst in the Bushfire Program, you’ll sit at the centre of critical decision‑making that protects people, landscapes and infrastructure. Your work will directly support bushfire preparedness, response and long‑term resilience across NSW. This is a role for someone who thrives on technical depth, problem‑solving and meaningful purpose.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll lead and contribute to a wide range of spatial and analytical functions, including:

• Complex spatial modelling — Perform advanced modelling, analysis, data extraction and reporting to guide operational and strategic bushfire decisions.
• Bushfire spatial database development — Design, implement and maintain schema changes, data models and workflows that keep our systems robust, scalable and future‑ready.
• Spatial system management — Oversee the bushfire spatial management system, including desktop and field applications used for editing, querying, data capture, validation and reporting.
• Technical GIS support — Provide specialist advice, troubleshooting and solutions for complex GIS software, data quality and spatial system challenges.
• Staff mentoring and training — Support bushfire management teams in interpreting and capturing spatial data, including delivering training on field data collection tools and spatial applications.
• Documentation and configuration management — Maintain clear, current and accessible technical procedures, configuration documents and training materials.
• Emergency management support — Apply your spatial expertise during bushfire and natural disaster response operations when required.

For more information, please visit the Role Description:  Spatial Analyst Bushfire Program

About You

• Strong experience with GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and spatial data management.
• Proven ability to design and maintain spatial databases and workflows.
• A knack for translating complex spatial concepts into practical guidance for non‑technical users.
• Calm, collaborative energy during high‑pressure operational periods.
• A passion for using spatial science to protect communities and the environment.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or other relevant field and/or experience in the industry.
• Current drivers licence and willingness to travel

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, 11:55pm Sunday 28th June 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact George Schneider via george.schneider@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 (including an alternate format of the application form), 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) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn