GIS Lead

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Inland Rail

Are you ready to steer the course of innovation in spatial data management for one of Australia's most transformative infrastructure projects? Inland Rail is on the lookout for a dynamic GIS Lead to be the guiding force behind our Geographic Information System (GIS) development and service delivery. If you're passionate about, driving technological excellence, shaping megaproject delivery and leading a skilled, professional team, this role is tailor-made for you

About the opportunity

As the GIS Lead you will lead the development, maintenance, and operational delivery of Inland Rail's Geographic Information System (GIS) as a strategic platform for spatial data management, provision of mission-critical web applications and support systems based on current, accurate and reliable spatial information.
Key to the success of this role is the ability to provide technical service leadership, timely service delivery and team support ensuring the timely contribution to data capture, quality assurance and data availability.

Reporting to the Program Spatial Services Manager, the GIS Lead will continue the strong strategic value of GIS, integral for informed decision-making and risk management through project delivery with readiness for operational handover.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the operational development and stability of Inland Rail's (IR's) Esri ArcGIS and Geocortex interface solution within an Esri-managed, cloud-hosted environment as a strategic tool, ensuring that all users are effectively supported, and the GIS is continuously available.
• Provide practical technical leadership and specialist advice in the delivery of geospatial services as required to add value and support multiple business functions and projects involved in the delivery of the Inland Rail Program.
• Lead the capture and translation of business requirements into effective spatial solutions through the development of workflows, data models, geoprocessing tools and targeted applications.
• Promote advanced tools for self-served data interrogation, extraction, reporting and mapping to support options assessment, design review, cost estimation, stakeholder consultation, procurement and property management.
• Maintain the currency of IR GIS standards and specifications, promoting these across external supplier GIS teams operating within the wider Program.
• Optimise and streamline data flow, ensuring data is provided in a consistent and of high quality, packaged for efficient integration to the master databases enhancing quality assurance, data interoperability and governance.
• Maintain current, accurate and consistent GIS databases by ensuring data acquired from third parties, contracting partnerships, Government authorities and other rail entities is captured, translated, validated, documented, loaded and updated on a regular basis as appropriate.
• Utilise expert technical knowledge to troubleshoot issues, analyse and evaluate complex spatial configurations and manage relational and editable databases as a fundamental resource to guide decision-making and risk management.
• Provide appropriate oversight and leadership to a high performing, distributed GIS resource group for the maintenance and development of databases, dashboards, and web applications, maintaining the delivery superior customer service standards promoting the strategic value of the GIS.

About You

The successful candidate will need to be a hands-on leader who is also willing to roll up their sleeves and contribute at a technical level as part of a high-achieving and service-driven team.

To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualifications in GIS, or a related discipline, or with extensive industry experience.
• A minimum of 15 year's experience working in an applied Geospatial environment, preferably within rail, or transport-related organisations, projects or consultancies.
• Expert technical capability with practical, applied experience in the operation and customisation of Esri's ArcGIS core software suite and extensions within the ArcGIS desktop, server and mobile environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a range of spatial databases, services and applications using Esri's portal-for-ArcGIS, web application builder technology and GeoCortex Essentials for collaborative data sharing across multi-disciplined teams and locations.
• Strong relational database knowledge (SQL-SDE), python scripting skills with a competent ability to develop innovative geoprocessing tools, data models and advanced workflows for improved efficiency within large, dynamic project settings.
• Strong skills in spatial analysis including (but not limited to) the model-builder environment, multi-criteria analysis, suitability modelling, surface and terrain analysis, distance, and statistical analysis.
• Experience in design, implementation, optimisation and administration of complex spatial databases and sound knowledge of the data types, inputs, and workflows to support rail infrastructure Programs during development and construction phase.
• Effective communication, organisational and time-management skills with demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A pro-active, team player with the ability to handle pressure and work autonomously and without supervision, able to impart knowledge and build a cohesive and effective team.
• Well-developed computer literacy skills and experience with a variety of geospatial applications at Enterprise level as applied to multi-tiered desktop, web, and mobile architecture environments.
• Experience in using FME (from Safe Software) for data format transformation, data workflow modelling, automated data input and data mapping and validation processes.
• A relative understanding of in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, NavisWorks) sufficient to view, extract and import 2D and 3D layers and models to leverage information in GIS

What you'll be joining

• You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
• This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
• Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
• Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.
• Inland Rail adopted a collaborative approach to the delivery of the project, leading all parties involved to work toward the same goal. This fosters the displayed behaviours of Respect, Honesty, Integrity and Reliability.

Our Organisation and Culture

Inland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. Inland Rail will transform how we move goods around Australia - better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for businesses, industries and regional community. The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Future Thinking, Active Engagement, No Harm and Results. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. ARTC is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Apply Now and please support your application with a cover letter.

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. ARTC is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.

We’re proud to be a vital part of the transport supply chain and the economic development of Australia.

We are unashamed champions of rail as a cost efficient, reliable, safe and responsible mode of transport.

Across five states we manage and maintain an 8,500km rail network.

We’ve invested billions of dollars to build, extend and upgrade our network to get freight off the road and onto rail. That’s good for business, motorists, the environment and communities.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

We’re proud to be a vital part of the transport supply chain and the economic development of Australia.

We are unashamed champions of rail as a cost efficient, reliable, safe and responsible mode of transport.

Across five states we manage and maintain an 8,500km rail network.

We’ve invested billions of dollars to build, extend and upgrade our network to get freight off the road and onto rail. That’s good for business, motorists, the environment and communities.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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