Who we are: Meridian Urban is a leading Australian planning, resilience and adaptation advisory firm.
We provide a truly integrated urban planning, risk management and resilience service, delivering specialist advice and strategy to assist government and professional organisations achieve their land use planning and disaster resilience goals.
At our heart, we live each day by our values of Creativity, Integrity, Quality & Value, Connection, Betterment and Celebration of success.
Our Spatial and Data Insights Team has experienced strong growth and we see the value in continuing to expand our capabilities.
We are seeking to invest further in our spatial and data insights team as it underpins and integrates with all the work we do.
Specifically, we are seeking a full time Senior Spatial and Data Technician to join our team in Brisbane (or surrounds).
Working with Meridian Urban will provide: The opportunity to work at the forefront of natural hazard risk and resilience work across Australia.
Our work contributes to making safer communities that respond to bushfire, flood, drought, coastal inundation and erosion, landslide and other natural hazards.
The opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects that involve critical thinking and problem-solving contributing to improved outcomes for communities.
The opportunity to influence and direct the growth of the Spatial and Data Insights Team as we deepen our service offering to clients and expand the spatial and data skillset across our team.
A supportive and collaborative work environment in which to learn, grow and develop your own skills and profile.
Flexible working arrangements.
As a Senior Spatial and Data Technician you will: Design, manage and optimise spatial and non-spatial databases to ensure accessibility, efficiency, currency and integrity.
Lead the development and implementation of spatial techniques to assess data quality.
Prepare and maintain automated workflows and system integrations to streamline data processing across different systems using ArcGIS ModelBuilder, Python and / or FME.
Prepare complex map-based outputs by deploying well developed cartography skills.
Develop tailored web-applications and interactive environments to support evidence-based decision-making by both technical and non-technical users.
Mentor and support junior and non-technical staff in spatial and data methods, tools and problem solving.
Ideally your skills and experience will include: Strong proficiency in spatial and data tools and packages including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, FME, Python and / or PowerBI.
Demonstrated experience to prepare and publish engaging content using ArcGIS Online applications (including Experience Builder, Instant Apps, StoryMaps, etc.).
Skills in developing automated and custom workflows using ArcGIS ModelBuilder, Python and / or FME to support efficiency and repeatability in data processing and analysis.
Capacity to identify, prepare and analyse spatial and non-spatial data appropriate to land use planning tasks.
Strong working knowledge of spatial data formats and coordinate systems including experience in data management including cleaning, transforming and maintaining data.
Strong understanding of data governance principles, metadata standards and data quality assurance practices.
Your attributes and talents that we value include: Strategic and analytical mindset, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to translate complex spatial and data concepts into accessible visible formats.
Continuously evaluates and improves workflows to drive innovation and efficiency to improve project delivery.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to lead small teams and mentor junior and non-technical staff.
Highly reliable and self-directed with demonstrated ability to manage competing priori ties and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced problem solving skills, including ability to identify the root cause of technical issues and develop solutions.
Competitive salary package to be determined by experience.
Please submit expressions of interest by forwarding your CV and cover letter to: Jessica Dumbell Associate Director – Corporate Services ********************** Better urban planning.
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