About the job

The Spatial Data Management Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the development, governance, and continuous enhancement of spatial data management practices across the organisation. The role is responsible for ensuring spatial data is accurate, accessible, compliant, and aligned with operational and business requirements.

This position provides technical expertise across spatial data governance, metadata management, data quality assurance, automation, and spatial data exchange processes. The role works closely with internal teams, government agencies, utilities, consultants, and external data providers to support effective integration, management, and use of enterprise spatial data.

The Specialist also contributes to the implementation of new spatial technologies, automation initiatives, and enterprise data management capabilities that improve operational efficiency and data reliability.

Requirements

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Science, Spatial Information Systems, Geomatics, Surveying, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field

Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with spatial datasets, GIS technologies, and enterprise spatial data environments

Strong hands-on experience with Esri GIS platforms and spatial data management tools

Advanced proficiency in FME and other spatial data automation and transformation technologies

Proven experience in data analysis using SQL and Spatial SQL

Strong understanding of enterprise information systems, data governance, metadata management, and data quality principles

Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated spatial data workflows and processes

Knowledge of spatial data access policies, licensing requirements, and compliance standards

Experience supporting spatial data exchange and integration across internal and external stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to deliver technical outcomes within fast-paced and evolving environments

Experience working with spatial imagery, LiDAR, and enterprise asset data environments will be an added advantage

Core Competencies

Strong GIS and enterprise spatial data management capability

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong understanding of spatial data governance and metadata standards

High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service orientation

Ability to manage and maintain complex datasets across multiple systems and platforms

Strong process improvement and automation mindset

Effective communication, collaboration, and coordination skills

• Supporting the development, governance, and continuous enhancement of spatial data management practices across the organisation.
• Ensuring spatial data is accurate, accessible, compliant, and aligned with operational and business requirements.
• Providing technical expertise across spatial data governance, metadata management, data quality assurance, automation, and spatial data exchange processes.
• Working closely with internal teams, government agencies, utilities, consultants, and external data providers to support effective integration, management, and use of enterprise spatial data.
• Contributing to the implementation of new spatial technologies, automation initiatives, and enterprise data management capabilities that improve operational efficiency and data reliability.

• Strong GIS and enterprise spatial data management capability
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of spatial data governance and metadata standards
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service orientation
• Ability to manage and maintain complex datasets across multiple systems and platforms
• Strong process improvement and automation mindset
• Effective communication, collaboration, and coordination skills
• Esri GIS platforms and spatial data management tools
• FME and other spatial data automation and transformation technologies
• SQL and Spatial SQL
• Enterprise information systems, data governance, metadata management, and data quality principles
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining automated spatial data workflows and processes
• Spatial data access policies, licensing requirements, and compliance standards
• Spatial data exchange and integration

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Science, Spatial Information Systems, Geomatics, Surveying, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with spatial datasets, GIS technologies, and enterprise spatial data environments
• Strong hands-on experience with Esri GIS platforms and spatial data management tools
• Advanced proficiency in FME and other spatial data automation and transformation technologies
• Proven experience in data analysis using SQL and Spatial SQL
• Strong understanding of enterprise information systems, data governance, metadata management, and data quality principles
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated spatial data workflows and processes
• Knowledge of spatial data access policies, licensing requirements, and compliance standards
• Experience supporting spatial data exchange and integration across internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to deliver technical outcomes within fast-paced and evolving environments
• Experience working with spatial imagery, LiDAR, and enterprise asset data environments will be an added advantage