Spatial systems administrator

Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $109,860 - $130,643

(including salary $92,910 - $110,781)

Geospatial Services Unit - Land Resources Division

Palmerston, Northern Territory

One ongoing full time vacancy is available

Apply your spatial expertise and tertiary qualifications in Spatial, Environmental or Natural Resource Science to support evidence‐based natural resource management programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialised advice and delivery support for environmental spatial data and GIS applications.
• Develop, manage and publish spatial datasets through enterprise and web mapping platforms.
• Resource Maps, ArcGIS Server web services and Oracle Spatial Database.
• Manage environmental spatial datasets, contribute to the development and maintenance of GIS and web‐mapping applications, support the publication of spatial data to internal and external users.
• Assist in the development and adoption of spatial data standards, workflows and best practices across the Department.

The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment's Geospatial Services Unit provides spatial expertise, standards and services that support the effective use of environmental and scientific data across the Department. The unit works closely with divisions to deliver high‐quality spatial datasets that support planning, policy, research, and regulation.

As a Spatial Systems Administrator, your primary objective is to manage, maintain and publish environmental spatial data and GIS applications to meet departmental business needs and support natural resource management programs. The role focuses on ensuring spatial information is accurate, well‐governed and accessible through enterprise and web mapping applications.

This role will make strong use of your industry experience and tertiary qualifications in spatial science, environmental science or a related discipline, supported by your demonstrated ability to work confidently with spatial data, GIS platforms and stakeholders in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package inclusive of 12% superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, 3 day shutdown at Christmas, negotiable flexible work arrangements, and an opportunity to work with a passionate group of scientists and professionals.

How to Apply

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

Contact

Trevor Page on 08 8999 3626 or trevor.page@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 4793

Closing date: 01/07/2026

For more information click: https://environment.nt.gov.au/