Geospatial Data Developer (Temporary opportunity up to 8 months)
Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW
Job category: Projects
Job location:
Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113
Job reference number: 102222
Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time
Salary range: $ $
You're someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW.
You're a dynamic team player keen to be part of our innovation-driven journey, shaping the future of technology with your skills and creativity. Your experience will help drive digital transformation and make an impact that matters.
In this role, you'll:
Join our Enterprise Geospatial team as a Geospatial Data Developer, where you will play a key role in delivering multiple technical uplift projects across Transport for NSW.
You will maintain and manage metadata to meet ANZLIC standards, collaborating within your Geospatial team and our Data Management team to use the right tools and to achieve the desired outcomes. You'll own key geospatial datasets such as heavy vehicle routes, passenger networks, and more, ensuring they remain accurate and up to date as trusted sources for the organisation. You will also produce timely, precise geospatial analytics on classified roads, 30-minute city analysis, and heavy vehicle networks.
You'll be the SME on geospatial data and analysis within the team, helping stakeholders understand what your maps and analyses mean for planning and decision-making. Developing innovative geospatial products and tools that showcase AAI's platform and capabilities will be part of your mission. You will also manage the data and applications on the AAI Geospatial Portal, making sure everything is current and accurate.
This is a Temporary Full-Time position up to June 2026, and offers hybrid working options from our Macquarie Park office.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
You will have the following skills and experience:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in computing, spatial technologies, information technology and experience working within the spatial information technology industry.
* Demonstrated knowledge of geospatial information system theory and its practical application.
* Extensive experience with building geospatial front-end applications using React + ESRI JSAPI
* Experience with GIT version control
* Experience with authentication methods
* Knowledge and experience with relational database management systems
* Working experience with ESRI Portal for ArcGIS
You also have high-level analytical and problem-solving abilities related to geospatial data management, and have the ability to create visually appealing, user-friendly web maps, apps, and dashboards in a corporate GIS environment. In addition to the above, familiarity with Agile methodology and experience working in an agile team would be advantageous.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.
This role is hybrid-friendly, meaning you can mix in-person days at your team's home base location with remote days.
What are you waiting for…? Connect with us. Apply now
Applications close: 11:59 pm Thursday 23rd October 2025.
For more information about this role, please contact ELLA..NSW.GOV.AU.
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