GIS Support Developer
Job no: 494381
Work type: Temporary Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Network and Server Management
- Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2026 possibility of extension)
- Grade 9/10
- Package up to $161,698.72 pa. Package includes salary range ($129,464.00 pa to $142,665.00 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Alexandria - 3 days, remote - 2 days
About the role:
Support the geospatial data components of the Emergency Services Computer Aided Dispatch (ESCAD) and related
systems, ensuring the accuracy, accessibility and availability of geospatial information to support emergency operations
and related business functions.
About you:
- You have exceptional attention to detail
- You have excellent communication skills
Essential Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Geographical Information Systems or related sciences, or a demonstrated record
of achievement in a related field. - Demonstrated SQL experience
For more information on the role, please view the Role Description.
Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Marina De Gabriele on 0438889804.
About us:
FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW. We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.
What we can offer:
- Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
- Activity based working environment
- Free on-site gym and parking
- Study assistance for approved courses
- Ongoing training and development
Our commitment to diversity:
Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.
We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.
If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au
How to apply:
To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume and cover letter which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.
1. Describe a time you diagnosed and corrected a critical geospatial data issue impacting users. Outline the steps you took – from detection through validation and deployment – tools/technologies used (including SQL), stakeholders engaged and outcome. (up to 500 words)
2. Provide an example of how you designed or improved an ETL pipeline for geospatial datasets. Explain how you addressed data quality and change management, and describe the benefits delivered to the customer. (up to 500 words)
Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application
Applications close: 11:55pm Tuesday, 27th January 2026
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type which become available over the next 18 months.
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