Senior Project Officer, Resources

Do you have expertise in the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to manage, analyse, and visualise spatial data, with a proficiency in data architecture principles and best practices? Do you have an interest in the mining industry? We have a new opportunity within our State-wide Abandoned Mines team.

We are looking for experience in GIS (particularly ArcGIS platform), a current open C class driver licence, and a physical fitness for field work in remote locations and challenging terrains. A university degree in a technical field will be highly regarded. If this sounds like you, please apply!

About us:

The Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing, and Regional Development drives sustainable growth and prosperity. We steward the state's natural resources through the productive and responsible management of the state's land, mineral, and energy resources ensuring all Queenslanders benefit. We foster innovation and technology in manufacturing, boosting productivity and competitiveness. We strengthen regional and rural economies by supporting job creation, diversification, and infrastructure development, collaborating closely with local communities to address their unique needs.

In this role you will:

• Manage spatial information and analysis for the State-wide Abandoned Mine Lands Program and State-owned non-commercial water assets to ensure effective project delivery of works to reduce public safety and health risks.
• Expertise in the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise. Particularly in Web GIS Content, applications and web-services to manager, analyse, and visualise spatial data. Including a level of skill in handling large datasets, PostGres and Spatial SQL including management of Metadata.
• Implement strategies and policies towards our ArcGIS Online and Portal environments. Responsible for the data architecture of geospatial information relating to abandoned mines and their management. Proficiency with data architecture principles and best practices.
• Plan, design, and develop Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) ArcGIS Online Web applications including experience builder, operations dashboards and field maps applications.
• Management of the Abandoned Mines data collection through data, quality control procedures. data validation, cleaning, and quality control for structured and unstructured data including accuracy and completeness.
• Provide problem-solving skills in a complex environment using leading-edge technologies e.g. GIS, Power business Intelligence (BI), and other tools to produce data visualisations, reports, and geospatial insights.

The following requirements are essential to this role:

• Current open C Class driver license

Why join us?

We are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends.

We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued.

We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles - proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful - underpinned by the Queensland public service values.

What we offer?

• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance
• A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector
• Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities
• Relocation assistance and provisions
• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders.

Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development click here ( https://www.nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au/about-us/careers )

Discover a purpose-driven career with our department. Unleash your potential, grow, and #MakeADifference! 

Job Ad Reference: QLD/632310/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 6 May 2025