Spatial Systems Administrator
Northern Territory Government
Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $109,860 - $130,643
(including salary $92,910 - $110,781)
Geospatial Services Unit - Land Resources Division
Palmerston, Northern Territory
One ongoing full time vacancy is available
Apply your spatial expertise and tertiary qualifications in Spatial, Environmental or Natural Resource Science to support evidence-based natural resource management programs.
- Provide specialised advice and delivery support for environmental spatial data and GIS applications.
- Develop, manage and publish spatial datasets through enterprise and web mapping platforms.
- Resource Maps, ArcGIS Server web services and Oracle Spatial Database.
The Department of Lands, Planning and Environment’s Geospatial Services Unit provides spatial expertise, standards and services that support the effective use of environmental and scientific data across the Department. The unit works closely with divisions to deliver high-quality spatial datasets that support planning, policy, research, and regulation.
As a Spatial Systems Administrator, your primary objective is to manage, maintain and publish environmental spatial data and GIS applications to meet departmental business needs and support natural resource management programs. The role focuses on ensuring spatial information is accurate, well-governed and accessible through enterprise and web mapping applications.
Your key duties include working with scientists, planners and stakeholders to manage environmental spatial datasets, contribute to the development and maintenance of GIS and web-mapping applications, and support the publication of spatial data to internal and external users. You will also assist in the development and adoption of spatial data standards, workflows and best practices across the Department.
This role will make strong use of your industry experience and tertiary qualifications in spatial science, environmental science or a related discipline, supported by your demonstrated ability to work confidently with spatial data, GIS platforms and stakeholders in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package inclusive of 12% superannuation, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, 3 day shutdown at Christmas, negotiable flexible work arrangements, and an opportunity to work with a passionate group of scientists and professionals.
If you reside outside of the NT, this is a great time to consider relocating. Reward yourself with an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the Territory’s stunning landscapes and tourist attractions, enjoy colourful tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays, and experience a traditional saltwater welcome, dance or smoking ceremony by Darwin’s First Nations People the Larrakia People. You will find Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play.
Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants.
For a confidential discussion please contact;
Trevor Page on 08 8999 3626 or ***email_hidden***
Quote vacancy number: 4793
Closing date: 01/07/2026
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Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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