60237

Closes: 25 November 2026

Classification: Technical Officer Level 4
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 60237
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 November 2026
Contact Officer: Ryan Lawrey on Ryan.Lawrey@act.gov.au or 0434 561 345

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Details: As part of a small team, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of bushfire mitigation and preparedness programs across the ACT. This includes supporting the implementation of key frameworks such as the Bushfire Operations Plan (BOP) and Regional Fire Management Plans (RFMP). You will also play an important role in strengthening digital and data capabilities by working with GIS systems and developing public-facing fire management information interfaces.

In this role, you will support bushfire mitigation programs through the analysis, management, and communication of spatial information. Using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, you will maintain geospatial datasets, develop web maps and GIS applications, and produce spatial products that inform fuel management, prescribed burning, fire trail planning, and operational decision-making.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Mandatory:

• Tertiary qualifications (Diploma/ Degree etc) in Spatial Science, GIS, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or extensive experience
• Possess and maintain a current driver’s license

Highly Desirable:

• Three years relevant work experience in spatial data management or spatial professional field
• Experience with Python, Arcade, SQL, FME, ArcGIS Notebooks

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2028 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 month. Selection may be based on application only.

How to Apply: Please submit a three-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria along with your curriculum vitae.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2028 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.