Requisition ID: 12502
Work Type: Ongoing Full Time
Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Date Posted: 3 Oct 2026
About Us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.
About The Role
The Senior Spatial Analyst provides Level 2 technical and operational support for the Department’s Transport Asset Spatial platform, supporting Victoria’s digital engineering and transport asset programs. The role ensures spatial platforms using ESRI ArcGIS and FME are reliable, available and performing effectively.
Responsibilities include troubleshooting incidents, monitoring platform performance, supporting spatial data and integrations, managing users and access, and maintaining system documentation. The role also works with internal teams, stakeholders and external vendors to resolve technical issues and deliver enhancements. It contributes to continuous improvement, data quality, security and governance, ensuring spatial services meet business and stakeholder needs.
What We’re Looking For
You’re someone who:
- Puts customers and stakeholders at the centre, understanding their needs and delivering reliable, fit-for-purpose outcomes.
- Uses critical thinking and technical expertise to investigate issues, identify root causes and implement effective, lasting solutions.
- Is confident with digital and geospatial technologies, using tools such as ArcGIS and QGIS to analyse data and create maps, dashboards and visualisations.
- Embraces innovation and continuous improvement, sharing ideas, seeking feedback and improving processes, quality and efficiency.
- Adapts quickly to changing priorities and circumstances while maintaining effective service delivery.
Qualifications And Experience
You’ll bring:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Geospatial Information Systems, IT, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience (mandatory), with experience supporting spatial platforms or enterprise applications (mandatory).
- Hands-on experience with ESRI ArcGIS (Server, Portal and Experience Builder), FME or other ETL/integration tools, SQL and database management, and Python.
- Knowledge of spatial data management and system integration (mandatory), with exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure and QGIS or other open-source GIS tools (desirable).
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
How To Apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 18 October 2026.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact Ahad Kheirabadi, Transport Asset Spatial Lead, at ahad.kheirabadi@transport.vic.gov.au.
Redeployees
If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy
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