Team Leader Enterprise Spatial Operations

About this role

We are looking for a driven individual that will lead the operations arm of our Spatial Services. DEECA's Spatial Services Team delivers mission-critical services to the Department as well as many other areas across the Victorian Government.

The Team Leader Enterprise Spatial Operations will provide a customer centric focus to support, ensuring requests are responded to courteously and within agreed service levels. The Team Leader Enterprise Spatial Operations is a leader in the spatial domain and will drive continuous improvement of services and support process through innovative thinking that is based on objective analysis of support issues and an in depth understanding of stakeholder requirements that are based on strong stakeholder relationships and interpersonal skills.

Come and join this diverse and supportive team delivering essential services to Victorians where you will be able to extend your skillset, contribute to team success and lead with purpose.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Formal tertiary qualifications in Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems or related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, stakeholder and problem solving skills.
• Proven experience in leading a team providing technical support of spatial data and metadata systems.
• Proven experience in leading a team providing support of spatial applications (web mapping or desktop GIS).

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 Sunday, 5 May 2024.

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.