Senior GIS Engineer

at  Austroads

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position title: Senior GIS Engineer
Entity: Austroads
Group: Data & Technology
Job Type: Full – time (1.0 FTE)
Location: Austroads Melbourne Offices
Reports to: Head of Data and Analytics
Responsible GM: Chief Data & Technology Officer
Direct reports: N/A
Date reviewed: 14 March 2024

THE ROLE

Team Purpose
The Data and Technology team focuses on harnessing the power of data and technology to support our
member organisations to deliver an improved outcomes for roads and transport users.
Our mission is to enable data-driven decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and create value
for our stakeholders. We do this through the proactive development and implementation of contemporary
D&T standards and systems.
Here are some key points that encapsulate our purpose:
1. Data Stewardship: We treat data as a valuable corporate asset. Our team aims to deliver its
completeness, quality, security, and accessibility, allowing us to derive meaningful insights and
drive informed actions.
2. Technology Enablement: We leverage state-of-the-art technologies; and we use the best systems
for the task. Our goal is to empower our organization with scalable, reliable, and agile solutions.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: We collaborate closely with business units, ensuring alignment
between data/technology strategies and organizational goals. By bridging the gap between
technology and business, we drive holistic transformation.
4. Innovation Hub: Our group serves as an innovation hub, constantly exploring emerging trends
and experimenting with novel solutions. We foster a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and
continuous learning.
Remember, our Data and Technology team is not just about bits and bytes; it’s about unlocking the full
potential of data/technology to propel our organization forward.
Position Purpose
The Senior GIS (Geospatial Information System) Engineer has the responsibility and accountability to
deliver geospatial services and administration within the Data and Analytics team. Working in a small team,
the Senior GIS Engineer will implement and maintain GIS capabilities and develop spatio-temporal insights
for Austroads/TCA, its members and other government agencies.
The required works will be undertaken in a project driven environment with a strong focus on adherence to
quality systems.
Major Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

The role is responsible for:

• Technical leadership for the implementation, development and maintenance of telematics and spatio-

temporal insights capability.

• Providing hands-on geospatial system administration services where required.
• Representing the team as a trusted service provider, working closely with internal and external

customers to understand, document and solve their geospatial needs.

• Assisting in the publication of technical reports and papers.
• Managing multiple competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Liaising and providing technical assistance for internal staff, members and other stakeholders as

required.

• Applying professional and technical expertise to mentor staff, resolve technical issues, and to prepare

and edit reports, submissions, papers and correspondence as directed.

• Developing and maintaining documentation of processes and procedures to support the introduction

of new initiatives.

• Exercising diligence when making decisions, adhering to the requirements outlined in the Delegations

of Authority.

• Maintaining and adhering to Quality Systems processes and procedures.

Key stakeholder interfaces

Internal

• Application Delivery team
• Data and analytics Team
• Service Delivery Team
• Strategic Engagement and Performance Team

External

• Australian Government departments and agencies
• Road Managers and regulators

enterprise. Specifically, the role requires:

• Demonstrated interest in the use of data to inform public policy.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and take responsibility for one’s own personal development.
• Demonstrated willingness to make decisions, take initiative and originate action.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, successfully adapting to changing demands and conditions.
• Comfort working in an environment which is constantly evolving.
• Demonstrated ethical behaviour