Imagine working on projects that can positively impact the lives of communities now and for generations to come. As a Senior GIS Consultant with WSP Digital, you'll have the opportunity to work on major projects in Queensland and globally.
About Us
We're a team of innovators within WSP Australia, using future-ready Digital Technologies to enhance our customers' engineering, infrastructure, building, and environmental projects.
The Role
We're looking for a highly experienced Senior GIS Consultant to join our innovative Brisbane offices and be an integral part of our National GIS team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a GIS expert to work with some of the brightest subject matter experts in the world.
Digital
Our Digital team applies the latest technological innovations to our clients' complex problems across sectors and projects.
We offer an integrated service combining not only GIS but also a full suite of Digital solutions including software development, data analytics, visualisation, digital engineering, and cloud technologies to deliver information and efficiency that supports decision-making, time and cost savings, and improved community outcomes.
Location Intelligence Team
Our Location Intelligence Team are spread over the east coast of Australia, with a wide variety of skills from application development, spatial analysis, map production, modelling, reporting, and data manipulation and acquisition.
As a Senior GIS Consultant, you will help lead and mentor the team and support the continued development of geospatial solutions across the WSP Australian business.
You will also be working with a range of government and commercial clients to enhance the operation and maintenance of many critical infrastructure systems that keep our world moving - Many of our clients operate large-scale, network-based systems such as road, rail, and water supply networks, with tangible outcomes that affect us all.
Some Exciting Projects We've Worked On:
* Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) - TMR have tested and deployed Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) in real-world, large-scale deployments in Queensland. WSP has been working with TMR to provide technical expert support, including centralised application development and the Integration and DevOps of AWS Cloud Infrastructure.
* Sydney Water - In response to high-volume breakdown maintenance activities, the DevOps team designed and implemented a new approach to planning and scheduling mechanical and electrical asset maintenance.
* Telstra Digital Workflow- We developed an online forms service that allows NSW Family and Community Services (FACS) applicants to fill out, submit, and manage applications and responsible parties to be notified and contribute to the application workflow.
* Energy Rating– We built a website that facilitates evaluating and issuing of energy ratings for electrical appliances for sale in Australia and New Zealand.
A typical day for a GIS Consultant would look like (but not be limited to):
* Manage and monitor the technical quality of work performed by the team.
* Provide technical input to a diverse range of GIS projects, ensuring the work complies with qualities systems and client requirements.
* Undertake business development activities with others to grow the GIS Team business.
* Design and delivery of multiple projects of varying complexity and size.
* Coach/mentor junior GIS staff including business development.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with:
* Tertiary qualifications in GIS/Geospatial. Post Graduate qualifications is desirable.
* Solid and proven experience within GIS after tertiary education.
* Competent and experienced in providing key technical expertise across a broad range of projects.
* Experience in monitoring and managing the scope of multiple varying size projects.
* Proven ability to prepare technical reports and GIS related outputs eg. web/desktop mapping, analysis, data management, scripts as well as review medium size project reports.
* Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills.
* Contribution to proposals and pursuits and seeking new business opportunities.
* Contribution to building the technical capability of others and transferring technical expertise within the organisation.
* Highly experienced using a range of GIS industry software.
* Ability to follow company management systems and procedures.
In addition, you will bring the following skills and attributes:
* Natural connector.
* Problem solver with a powerful team spirit.
* Open.
* Curious.
* Passionate.
* Adaptable.
* Someone ready to do the kind of work the world needs.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP's collective success.