NSW State Emergency Service – Wollongong NSW

12h ago , from NSW State Emergency Service

Job no: 493887
Work type: Ongoing - Full Time
Location: Wollongong
Categories: Emergency Services

- Showcase your GIS capabilities and provide data visualisation tools, maps and dashboards that will support NSWSES staff and volunteers with planning and operational response
- Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW
- Location: Wollongong at NSW SES State Headquarters, with consideration for Rhodes at Metro Headquarters for an exceptional applicant. Hybrid working arrangements available.

About the prospect

Are you passionate about spatial data, analytics, and technology? This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in GIS, spatial analysis, and data visualisation to deliver impactful Geospatial Intelligence products and services. Working within the Emergency Management Directorate, you will help drive innovation, support critical operations, and transform complex spatial information into actionable intelligence for NSW SES.

Tasks include:

- Design and deliver innovative GIS solutions, undertake complex spatial analysis, and develop high-quality geospatial products including maps, dashboards, and field collection tools.
- Support effective administration of the NSW Flood Data Portal and flood data management services
- Support AIIMS Mapping Officer role in Operational response

About the NSW SES

Our Mission: NSW SES saving lives and creating safer communities.
Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to deliver excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.

The NSW SES serves the community as the lead agency for Floods, Storms and Tsunamis.



We are recognised as the most versatile and widely used emergency service organisation in NSW. Our volunteers are highly skilled, experienced, and well- trained in the wide variety of roles they perform.

With over 10,000 volunteers we are committed to protecting and supporting the diverse communities of NSW. Learn morehere.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

- hold relevant tertiary qualifications/ and or experience in GIS/spatial information, in particular ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro and VertiGIS Studio;
- have prior experience in the administration and maintenance of GIS including ArcGIS portal administration, effective database management and advanced spatial analysis such as use of SQL server, FME or python;
- Understand the geospatial application development lifecycle and apply GIS research, best practice, standards, and architecture to support and align business and operational processes
- Possess excellent presentation and written communication skills to lead the delivery of GIS training, coordinate volunteer mapping initiatives for operational response, and fulfil Mapping Officer role as required.

What we can offer you

- You will enjoy a 35-hour work week, with the potential for flexible work arrangements.
- You can enjoy a hybrid work environment, time in the office and time working from home.
- Attractive salary range of $102,936 to $113,579 plus 12% superannuation and leave loading




- Our work is meaningful and rewarding. The SES’s mission is saving lives and creating safer communities and you can be an important part of our work.
- We have attractive leave entitlements including parental, sick, flex and recreation leave.
- We care about our people. We have Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services to support our people and operational and leadership training and development opportunities to develop our people. Some of these include:
- Fitness Passport
- Member Assist Program for free confidential counselling support
- Immunisation program.

You Belong Here

- We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and current ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
- We want our people to reflect the diverse community we serve and are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. We want to know what this looks like for you so we can support your success at work.
- If you require reasonable adjustments, we are committed to supporting you throughoutthe recruitment processes and in the workplace, if you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact***********@ses.nsw.gov.aufor confidential advice on options.

Talent Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.Further informationhere

Applications close:Monday 05 October 2026 at 11:55pm.

Advertised: 21 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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📌 Spatial Analyst, Clerk Grade 5/6, Wollongong
🏢 NSW State Emergency Service
📍 Wollongong