Geospatial Services Lead

Do you want to protect future generations?

Protect tomorrow together at the NSW EPA

• Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community
• Environment Officer Class 12
• Remuneration starting from $157,257 plus superannuation
• Enjoy employee benefits and flexible working options
• One ongoing role available
• Role based in Parramatta or in an agreed EPA office location

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the continuous improvement of spatial capability across the NSW EPA, shaping how geospatial data, analytics and insights are embedded into the way the organisation works to protect the environment and support better regulatory outcomes.

The role will lead a specialist team to uplift enterprise-wide spatial services, embed contemporary geospatial practices, and drive real organisational change by making location intelligence more accessible, trusted and valuable for teams across the EPA.

Working in partnership with the broader agency, data teams and open data functions, the role will help connect spatial information with enterprise data assets to unlock stronger insights, improve transparency and support evidence-based decision-making. It is a unique opportunity to influence priority projects and programs, strengthen decision-making, and build a customer-focused culture of continuous improvement.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have skills/experience in:

• Integrating large, complex, and disparate geospatial datasets from multiple sources while ensuring data integrity and usability.
• Balancing the delivery of operational mapping and supports the strategic development of advanced geospatial analytics and predictive tools.
• Maintaining currency with rapidly evolving geospatial technologies, data standards, and whole-of-government digital strategies.
• Representing the EPA internally and externally with highly skilled technical expertise, providing trusted advice and building strong relationships across government and spatial communities.

Please note that it is an essential requirement of this role for the successful candidate to have tertiary qualifications in related field or equivalent experience.

About the team

The Information & Digital team works across the EPA to modernise and operate our digital systems, data platform and spatial systems, enabling efficient regulatory technology, field operations and better services for the organisation and community.

• Deliver high-quality data, spatial analytics and intelligence to support evidence-based, data-driven and risk-based regulatory decision-making.
• Generate timely, accurate and outcomes-focused intelligence to identify risks, inform action and help disrupt environmental crime and non-compliance.
• Establish strong data governance, standards, partnerships and data-sharing practices to ensure trusted, secure and accessible information across the organisation, government and open data channels.

For more information about the role, please read the  Geospatial Services Lead - EO12 - Role Description.DOCX

About us

As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future.

Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems.

We bring scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy.

As we respond to urgent current issues, including climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future.

Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

To apply

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.

As part of your application, you will be required to provide a response to the following question:

• Describe a time when you led or significantly contributed to the uplift of spatial, data or digital capability across an organisation. What was the challenge, what role did you play, and what was the outcome?

For more information about working at the EPA and what to expect in our recruitment processes, please read our  Candidate Information Pack.pdf

Applications close: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Mike Collier at mike.collier@epa.nsw.gov.au  

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

If you require a reasonable adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at epa.recruitment@epa.nsw.gov.au and please mention reference 552185. 

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles, or contact our Aboriginal Employment Pathways team for a yarn. 

For more information on reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes, please click here.