Senior Spatial Analyst

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as a Senior Spatial Analyst in the Spatial Mapping Unit (SMU) to support the team in producing mapping products and sourcing, transforming, and analysing spatial data to support land use and infrastructure planning at both regional and local levels. Your proven sound knowledge, experience and understanding of GIS, including map production, data governance, and data transformation will be essential to this role.The SMU will support the development of regional plans across Queensland.Your Responsibilities Demonstrate spatial analytical rigor to comprehend and interpret complex land, housing, infrastructure, population, and employment information to support land use and infrastructure planning at both regional and local levels. Assist with components of the team's program of works (both business as usual and project based) as required. Scope, deliver, report, and monitor mapping and data requests from customers within and external to the department to deliver high quality outputs and advice under various regular pressures. Work with the team to implement, maintain and adhere to data governance policies to ensure data is secure, accurate, available, and fit for purpose. Demonstrate the optimal use and application of GIS and Extract Transform Load (ETL) technologies in the team. The Department uses Esri's ArcGIS Pro for authoring content and ArcGIS Enterprise Portal for publishing online content internally and Safe Software's FME for ETL data processing. Create and maintain effective working relationships with key project stakeholders and data custodians, including but not limited to other state agencies, local governments, infrastructure agencies, industry peak bodies, technical experts and developers. Work collaboratively with senior management, project teams, government agencies and external stakeholders to ensure regional and spatial planning project outcomes are achieved. Prepare quality correspondence, submissions, presentations, briefs, and reports on complex and sensitive issues for the delivery of projects. Represent the department in an effective and professional manner.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Occupational group Policy & Planning