Spatial Specialists
Powerlink Queensland
Location: Virginia
Job Type: Full time
Posted
Powerlink is a leading Australian provider of high voltage electricity transmission network services, combining innovation with insight to deliver safe, cost effective and reliable solutions for Queensland.
As a Government Owned Corporation, Powerlink owns, develops, operates, and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network in Queensland. The network extends 1,700 kilometres from Cairns to the New South Wales border and comprises 15,345 circuit km of transmission lines and 147 substations.
Powerlink’s purpose is to Connect Queenslanders to a World-class Energy Future and will play a key role in delivering the Queensland Governments recently announced “Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan” which is targeting 70% renewable energy by 2032 and 80% by 2035.
By joining Powerlink, you can be a part of the team that is transforming Queensland’s energy system and providing clean reliable and affordable energy for Queenslanders.
Job Summary
Due to significant growth in our project delivery portfolio Powerlink currently has multiple career opportunities for experienced Spatial Specialists.
In these specialists roles you will be:
- using your experience in mapping, analytic and visualisation skills
- implement, maintain and embed spatial data and
- providing information governance within the business whilst working within the Spatial & Delivery Analytics team.
About the roles
Working in a team of multiple spatial specialists you will develop and deliver solutions for your internal customer base to support business activities.
There are several specialisations:
Spatial Specialist – Mapping
You will use FME to transform and analyse complex data, and develop ESRI maps and Portals that support end users in the business to make data driven decisions.
Spatial Specialist - Governance
You will focus primarily on data and information governance through the coordination of the Spatial & Surveying technical Specification. Liaising and negotiating with projects and business units to ensure Powerlink maximises its spatial potential.
Some of your key accountabilities will include:
- Work with internal stakeholders to develop business requirements
- Extract, transform and analyse data
- Create ESRI ArcMaps and ESRI Portals utilizing good visual design principles, enabling the business to utilise spatial information
- Produce business centric reports that convey complex concepts in a clear manner
- Report on information/data related risks, issues, solutions and controls.
- Recommend changes to make business processes more efficient.
- Governance: Coordinate the Spatial & Surveying Technical Specification.
- Governance: Coordinate spatial governance for data and information as well as systems.
Your role plays a part in helping to connect Queenslanders to a world-class energy future.
About you
You have a formal qualification in Geographical information systems, Cartography, Spatial Information Science or an equivalent discipline. Ideally you have relevant post graduate qualifications and experience with FME and ESRI suite of products (or similar tools) and Governance practices.
Important to you are:
- Cross-functional co-operation
- The accountability to provide exceptional customer service.
- Strong attention to detail in producing quality technical solutions.
- Fast paced team environment and ability to prioritize and self-manage changing priorities.
- Providing suggested improvements and enhancements to processes.
What next?
If this role sounds right for you, and you are interested in joining a supportive, collaborative team, please apply below with a cover letter and resume. Or for further information contact us at recruitment@powerlink.com.au.
Applications close: Sunday March 26th at 11.59pm. Please monitor your e-mail for updates on the progress on your application.
Powerlink Queensland is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here.
Some occasional intrastate and interstate travel may be required for short periods.
About Powerlink
Powerlink is a leading Australian provider of electricity transmission services, delivering safe, cost effective and reliable solutions. Our purpose is to connect Queenslanders to a world-class energy future, providing electricity to five million Queenslanders and 238,000 businesses.
Our people strategy focuses on balanced leadership, values diverse backgrounds and fosters a culture of inclusion.
Why Powerlink?
Powerlink provides a working environment that embraces and values a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer benefits to ensure your professional development and well-being, including:
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Professional training and development opportunities for future career growth.
- Attractive remuneration package and additional benefits
- Excellent site-based facilities, including free and secure on-site parking, cafeteria and gym.
At Powerlink, we are an equal opportunity employer and proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women.
You will be using your experience in mapping, analytic and visualisation skills implement, maintain and embed spatial data and information governance within the business whilst working within the Spatial & Delivery Analytics team.
Powerlink provides a working environment that embraces and values a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer benefits to ensure your professional development and well-being, including:
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Professional training and development opportunities for future career growth.
- Attractive remuneration package.
- Excellent site-based facilities, including free and secure on-site parking, cafeteria and gym.