Geographic Information Systems Specialist

Northern Territory Government

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Geographic Information Systems Specialist
Classification Technical Specialist Position No. 13583
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business Unit Power Services Location Darwin
Reports to Manager Power Asset Information Reports to P/No. 27683

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Maintain and enhance enterprise GIS datasets, network models and web GIS platforms. Develop automated spatial data workflows
and analytical solutions that support asset management, operational decision-making and regulatory reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The “WHAT” to be delivered

• Maintain the integrity, quality and currency of enterprise GIS datasets, utility network models, asset inventories and associated spatial

information systems.

• Design, develop and maintain automated spatial ETL and business workflows using FME Workbench and FME Flow, including data validation,

system integration, scheduled processing and reporting automation.

• Configure, administer and support Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) web GIS platforms including ArcGIS Online, web maps,

hosted feature services, dashboards, mobile applications and web applications.

• Develop spatial analysis, reporting and visualisation products to support asset management decision making, operational planning and

regulatory reporting requirements.

• Develop and maintain Python, ArcPy, SQL and API-based automation solutions that improve business processes and data quality.
• Provide technical advice and support relating to GIS architecture, spatial data management, automation and enterprise GIS best practice.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver GIS and spatial information services that support business objectives.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

“HOW” to do it (refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)

Builds effective teams Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said

Cultivates innovation Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.

Customer focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

Directs work Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.

Interpersonal acumen Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people

Plans and aligns Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.

Resourcefulness Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
No. of Direct Reports N/A No. of Indirect Reports N/A
Key Interactions: Executive Leadership Team, Senior Leader Group, All Employees, External Customers

LAST UPDATED: July 2026 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: __________________________ DATE: ____________

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Job Description Northern Territory Government

COMPLIANCE

We expect you to:

• Actively align, support and promote Power and Water Corporation’s (PWC) Values and support building a constructive workplace culture that

celebrates achievement through its people

• Carry out duties in accordance with PWC’s Safety and Environmental policies and procedures, working towards our goal of Zero Harm

• Ensure all activities undertaken as a Power and Water employee comply with PWC’s Standards of Behaviour, Management Standards and

Procedures, relevant Acts, legal demands and that you manage all of your activities and responsibilities within the PWC risk management
framework

• Pass a job-specific pre-employment medical (if applicable)

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualification & Skills Experience

Essential • Diploma of Engineering (or equivalent), or a trade • Demonstrated experience administering and
qualification or equivalent technical work experience supporting enterprise ESRI environments, including
in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Spatial ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
Science, Geomatics, Geospatial Science, Engineering, • Demonstrated professional experience with ESRI
Information Technology (IT) or a closely related Desktop products and ESRI Web based applications.
discipline, recognised in Australia. • Extensive experience designing, developing and

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and spatial data supporting FME Workbench and FME Flow

analysis/management skills. automation workflows.

• Well-developed planning and organisational skills, • Demonstrated experience working with enterprise
with the ability to manage competing work priorities. geodatabases, feature services, versioned editing,

• Highly developed communication, stakeholder spatial data quality management and data governance

engagement and organisational skills, with the ability processes.
to work independently and collaboratively. • Experience developing and maintaining Python, ArcPy,

SQL and REST API-based automation solutions to
improve business processes, data quality, reporting
and spatial data management.

Desirable • Experience reading and interpreting engineering • Experience supporting utility, infrastructure or asset
drawings, schematics and survey plans. management environments will be highly regarded.

FURTHER INFORMATION
1. Contact Bijaya Paudel on 0427 354 512 for further information about the position
2. Information about Power and Water Corporation may be viewed at powerwater.com.au
3. The total remuneration package amounts published for this position include base salary, superannuation and annual leave loading.
4. An offer of appointment, promotion or transfer for this vacancy is subject to passing a job-specific pre-employment medical examination.

Apply Online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350932 Approved July 20266
Vacancy Closes 24/08/2026 Belinda Small General Manager – Power Services

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