GIS Data Engineer

Be among the first 25 applicants and receive AI‑powered job advice. Rare opportunity to shape the future of spatial data engineering excellence Ongoing full‑time opportunity working flexibly out of Sydney CBD and Parramatta offices Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574 – $125,720 + Super About The Role As a GIS Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in administering and governing the ArcGIS enterprise platform, and work with contemporary cloud‑based applications such as DataBricks and Snowflake on Azure. Your work ensures the integrity, traceability, and optimal use of spatial data across the enterprise. From ingestion and transformation to visualisation and storage, you’ll work on a unified platform that delivers efficient engineering solutions to meet diverse data needs. About You You are an experienced GIS professional with a strong engineering mindset and a passion for data governance. You thrive in complex environments, balancing competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance. Your ability to collaborate with internal teams and external agencies ensures seamless data sharing in alignment with compliant and efficient processes. Key Experience and Knowledge Extensive experience maintaining ArcGIS enterprise environments and working with spatial and non‑spatial datasets interchangeably. Deep understanding of spatial data transformations and visualisation techniques. Proven ability to optimise ArcGIS compute and storage resources on Azure platforms. Technical and Soft Skills Proficiency in ArcGIS enterprise administration and resource optimisation. Spatial data enrichment techniques. Strong troubleshooting skills with a continuous improvement mindset. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills to convey engineering concepts to a non‑technical audience to achieve desired outcomes. Essential Requirements Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related fields. Proficiency in the advanced use of ArcGIS packages. Working knowledge of SQL and PySpark on an Azure cloud platform. For more information read the full Role Description: GIS Data Engineer .Contact for a copy of the Role Description. About The Agency The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier’s Department, dedicated to improving how NSW plans for disasters and ensuring rapid recovery. It completes critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government, and coordinates reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders when disaster strikes. Benefits Flexible working practices Contemporary workspaces and technology Access to learning and development opportunities Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app) Workforce that values inclusion Competitive pay and conditions Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW To Apply Include a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role, detailing your relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Applications close 11:59 pm, Thursday 11 December 2025. Contact Sanjay Acquilla, Manager Data Engineering, via or 0461 373 819 for further information. Our Commitment Great people come from all walks of life. NSW Reconstruction Authority is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment reflecting the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity, employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation. Recruitment Process The process may include interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre‑employment checks as required. Accessibility Support We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including alternate format or submission method), contact the Talent Team via or 0461 373 819. Reference the Job Title and Reference Number. Recruitment Pool A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type available over the next 18 months. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Information Technology Industry Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NSW Reconstruction Authority by 2x. Get notified about new Geographic Information Systems Engineer jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . #J-18808-Ljbffr