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Senior spatial support officer

Perth
Bureau Of Meteorology
Posted: 22 January
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Overview

We are Australia's weather, climate, water, oceans and space weather agency. Our work touches the lives of all Australians every day. Our products and services include observations, forecasts, warnings, analysis and advice. They cover Australia's atmosphere, water, oceans and space environments.

The Bureau operates under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007. We also fulfill Australia's international obligations under the Convention of the World Meteorological Organization and related international meteorological treaties and agreements. Read the Bureau of Meteorology Strategy 2022–27 to find out more about our organisation and the work we do for all Australians.


Working at the Bureau

The Bureau represents a dynamic and exciting opportunity. At the Bureau you will:

* do meaningful work that brings real benefits to the Australian community, businesses and government.
* work with dedicated experts and professionals who constantly seek to improve the services we provide to our customers.
* work in excellent workplaces in a variety of great locations. You\'ll have access to the latest technology in a diverse, safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
* experience our commitment to learning, growth, training and clear career pathways. You\'ll receive competitive salary and benefits.


Position overview

The Bureau of Meteorology is an agency in the Environment portfolio of the Australian Government. As Australia\'s national weather, climate and water agency, the Bureau's expertise and services assist Australians in preparing for, and responding to, the harsh realities of their natural environment. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice spanning the Australian region and Antarctic territory, the Bureau provides one of the most fundamental and widely used services of government.

The occupant of this position will be required to design, develop and implement geospatial data and services, which are delivered internally to Bureau users as well as to the general public and 'registered users'. The services are required to be interoperable with the broader environmental and spatial sciences community, including the water industry and emergency management in Australia.

The occupant will ideally have extensive experience in:

* supporting spatial systems including system and user administration and executing problem and service tickets and monitoring system health
* the development, deployment and management of a wide range of spatial data and services using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise
* spatial database management, ideally PostgreSQL/PostGIS
* deployment of geospatial services using open-source technology such as Mapserver
* using time-series and multi-dimensional spatial data types and formats
* spatial data analysis.


About the Bureau

We are Australia's weather, climate, water, oceans and space weather agency. Our work touches the lives of all Australians every day. Our products and services include observations, forecasts, warnings, analysis and advice. They cover Australia's atmosphere, water, oceans and space environments. The Bureau operates under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007. We also fulfill Australia's international obligations under the Convention of the World Meteorological Organization and related international meteorological treaties and agreements. Read the Bureau of Meteorology Strategy 2022–27 to find out more about our organisation and the work we do for all Australians.

Working at the Bureau

* do meaningful work that brings real benefits to the Australian community, businesses and government.
* work with dedicated experts and professionals who constantly seek to improve the services we provide to our customers.
* work in excellent workplaces in a variety of great locations. You\'ll have access to the latest technology in a diverse, safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
* experience our commitment to learning, growth, training and clear career pathways. You\'ll receive competitive salary and benefits.

Position overview

The Bureau of Meteorology is an agency in the Environment portfolio of the Australian Government. As Australia\'s national weather, climate and water agency, the Bureau\'s expertise and services assist Australians in preparing for, and responding to, the harsh realities of their natural environment. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice spanning the Australian region and Antarctic territory, the Bureau provides one of the most fundamental and widely used services of government.

The occupant of this position will be required to design, develop and implement geospatial data and services, which are delivered internally to Bureau users as well as to the general public and 'registered users'. The services are required to be interoperable with the broader environmental and spatial sciences community, including the water industry and emergency management in Australia.

The occupant will ideally have extensive experience in:

* supporting spatial systems including system and user administration and executing problem and service tickets and monitoring system health
* the development, deployment and management of a wide range of spatial data and services using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise
* spatial database management, ideally PostgreSQL/PostGIS
* deployment of geospatial services using open-source technology such as Mapserver
* using time-series and multi-dimensional spatial data types and formats
* spatial data analysis.


The key duties

The key duties of the position include:

1. Under broad policy control and direction,
2. 1. Supporting spatial systems including system and user administration and executing problem and service tickets and monitoring system health
3. 2. Work in a team of Information Technology Officers, or as an individual officer, contribute to, design, develop and implement computer software and systems related to serving Bureau data as spatial data services.
4. 3. Provide specialist expertise in the delivery of spatial data and web services using both ESRI and open-source technology.
5. 4. Perform spatial data processing and analysis.
6. 5. Evaluate and provide advice on the application of technological advances relevant to Geospatial data systems and services.
7. 6. Prepare and maintain documentation, provide operating instructions and training notes, and undertake staff training where required.
8. 7. Commitment to APS Values and Code of Conduct and understanding of the Bureau\'s diversity and inclusion statement of commitment and the Bureau way.
9. 8. Complying with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.


Eligibility

Eligibility

* Australian Citizenship
* The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance


Getting to know the Bureau

The Bureau of Meteorology is one of the few organisations that touches the lives of all Australians and all Australia, every day. The Bureau works across Australia and remote islands, providing services from the Antarctic to beyond the equator, and from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific.We are Australia\'s national weather, climate and water agency, in the Agriculture, Water and Environment portfolio of the Australian Government, operating under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007. We provide data, information, knowledge, insight and wisdom to help Australians prepare and respond to the realities of their natural environment, including droughts, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones.Our products and services include observations, forecasts, analysis and advice covering Australia\'s atmosphere, water, oceans and space environments. We undertake focused scientific research in support of our operations and services. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice, we provide one of Australia\'s most fundamental and widely used public services.We have strong relationships with our customers, partners and stakeholders in Australia, including the Australian Community and the emergency services sectors, all-levels of Government, and focus sectors including aviation, agriculture, energy and resources, national security and water.

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