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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Inclusion and and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment
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recruitment plans Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
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Selected Applicant’s information from referees, etc.) will be provided to other applicants, to ensure transparency and better understanding
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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: ____________
AT POWER AND WATER:
