GIS Data Engineer

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 like 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. Proficiency in the advanced use of ArcGIS packages. Working knowledge of SQL and PySpark on an Azure cloud platform. About the Agency The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier’s Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster. To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders. 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 If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including 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 : 59pm, Thursday 11 December 2025 Should you require further information about the role please contact Sanjay Acquilla, Manager Data Engineering via . Our Commitment Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation. Additional Information The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre‑employment checks as required. Looking for more information or assistance with applying? We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an assistive adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team via and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment. Recruitment Pool A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months. #J-18808-Ljbffr