An exciting opportunity exists to join the DEECA Water and Catchments FloodZoom Team. The Spatial Data Analyst will support the FloodZoom team in maintaining and improving the FloodZoom platform. The role will help ensure the quality and consistency of spatial data managed in the platform; and support the sharing of spatial data with stakeholders.

The role will require the successful candidate to use their knowledge of spatial data and system to ensure the FloodZoom platform is meeting the expectations of its users, the department and other stakeholders/agencies. In doing so, the role will enable DEECA to fulfill its obligations under the State Emergency Management Plan (SEMP) as a participating agency for flood emergency planning, including readiness and flood/data intelligence and mapping.

The role allows the candidate to utilise a mix of spatial technical skills in manipulating and validating spatial data, working with a range of stakeholders to understand their spatial needs, and supporting the team in delivering enhancements to the FloodZoom Platform. The role also has an expectation that the candidate be available to support the 24-hour 7 day a week emergency role of FloodZoom Support Officer and assist in the delivery of the VICSES Standard Operating Procedure (009) ‘FloodZoom Support Activation'.

Key capabilities of the role include:

• A drive for innovation and continuous improvement to enhance the FloodZoom platform
• An ability to work with a team and stakeholders to support Project Delivery
• A strong Customer focus to understand customer requirements a commitment to delivering high quality outcomes.
• A mindset for Systems thinking to understands your work is part of a system and can help solve complex problems.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in geospatial sciences or computer sciences or equivalent professional experience.
• Spatial Expertise: Demonstrated experience in the management of spatial data and spatial technologies such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, QGIS and FME.
• Spatial Expertise: Experience with geospatial programming languages would be desirable.
• IT system project and task delivery: Familiarity with the principles of design thinking, and/or lean and agile software delivery is highly desirable. Experience working with productivity software tools such as Jira and Confluence is advantageous.
• Government experience: Familiarity with government processes and operations is desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 05 August 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.