Lead Spatial Analyst

• Salary: $117,579 - $132,230 p.a. plus superannuation
• Tenure: Permanent
• Location: Melbourne

The Role

An exciting permanent opportunity - The Lead Spatial Analyst oversees the delivery of agreed mapping and spatial analysis outputs. Reporting to the Manager of Business Intelligence (BI) and Geographic Information Services (GIS), the Lead Spatial Analyst will engage with a broad range of stakeholders to collect business requirements, efficiently develop modern web mapping applications, and ensure these tools effectively support decision-makers.

The Lead Spatial Analyst will manage a team of Senior Spatial Analysts, providing day-to-day coaching and mentoring and ensuring the Spatial (GIS) team are effectively collaborating, and sharing knowledge and learnings with their colleagues across the Strategic Services Directorate.

The Lead Spatial Analyst will be responsible for the continuous improvement of data sets and reports, ensuring that FRV continues to meet agreed standards and deliverables.

Functional Accountabilities

• Lead various activities related to the gathering of spatial (GIS) requirements, engaging with diverse stakeholders to translate business requirements into functional specifications
• Identify and recommend appropriate technology solutions (new or existing) and ensure all processes and technology are compliant with FRV's information management requirements
• Oversee execution and delivery of static maps, web-based mapping applications, and document workflows used by internal customers and external stakeholders to support strategic decision making
• Lead complex engineering of web-based mapping applications, including resolution of problems and blockers, applying expert knowledge and technical skills to ensure efficient and best-practice work
• Lead and deliver continuous improvement initiatives related to existing maps, applications, data quality aspects and documentation of workflows
• Lead a team of Senior Spatial Analysts, delegating and reviewing work, providing feedback, coaching and mentoring to increase capability and skills within the spatial (GIS) business unit
• Interpret mapping outputs into meaningful advice and recommendations for senior stakeholders and FRV's Executive Leadership Team
• Manage relationships with data custodians from external agencies and implement inter-agency pathways to assess the value and relevance of external datasets to FRV
• Represent FRV in various multidisciplinary working groups, consulting and liaising with key internal and external stakeholders

The Team

The Strategic Services Directorate is a multidisciplinary function focused on organisational excellence, resilience and informed decision-making. The directorate brings together business planning, organisational performance, strategic planning, project management, business intelligence and GIS, risk management, internal audit, business continuity, governance, and service planning. Together, these functions provide the insights, assurance and strategic direction that support FRV's long-term success and operational effectiveness.

What’s in it for you

We strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides:

• Access to Rostered Day/s Off

• Flexible work arrangements may be available

• Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community

• Career and professional development

• Enterprise Agreement salary increases

• Salary sacrifice options (ie. novated lease or superannuation)

• An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services

• Access to an annual sports voucher

• Discounted Health Insurance

• Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)

• Free access to gym facilities

• Close to Public Transport (Parliament Station)

What you will need to Succeed

• A tertiary qualification in a numeric field such as statistics, mathematics, economics, commerce or social science (required)
• A relevant post graduate qualification (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in a Data Analyst or Spatial Analyst role within emergency services (or similar) industry
• Proven experience partnering with and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience in the use of analysing and combining complex spatial datasets.
• Strong experience in using GIS Software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise or similar system(s).

About Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is a modern fire and rescue service dedicated to meeting the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. With a workforce of over 4,500 highly committed employees, FRV serves and protects communities across Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

In delivering this service, we are guided by our core values of teamwork, integrity, respect and accountability. These values underpin everything we do and shape our organisational culture. We are seeking candidates who are committed to embodying these principles in their work and behaviours.

FRV is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including individuals of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse gender identities and sexualities.

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting both a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed here.

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time.  You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

If you require any further information, assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Recruitment Business Partner, Yin Yin Tse at [email protected]

Important Information

• FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the advertised salary level
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this position