Team Leader Emergency Operations EICU
Ongoing, full time (35h/wk) opportunity
Clerk Grade 9/10 - $133,348 to $146,945 base salary per annum + superannuation and annual leave loading
Sydney location - hybrid working arrangements may be available in line with the DCS Flexible Working policy
About the team
Spatial Services' Emergency Information Coordination Unit (EICU) supports the emergency management sector by making spatial and related data available for multi-agency emergencies, including natural disasters and terrorism.
The EICU maintains a collaborative data-sharing system on behalf of emergency service organisations and the broader emergency management sector.
About the role
As Team Leader Emergency Operations, you will play a key role in supporting emergency management agencies with the spatial data, tools and services they need for emergency preparation, response and recovery.
You'll lead the event and emergency support function within the EICU, building strong relationships across the emergency management sector and helping ensure effective data sharing and service delivery.
This is a hands-on leadership and stakeholder-focused role combining GIS and spatial expertise, emergency operations, data sharing and relationship management.
In this role, you will:
Lead the EICU's event and emergency support function and support emergency management agencies as required.
Coordinate and participate in on-call arrangements and attend Emergency Operations Centres when required.
Build and maintain strong relationships with emergency service organisations, government agencies, data providers and other key stakeholders.
Support effective data sharing and maintain relationships and agreements relating to event and incident support.
Work collaboratively with the EICU's data function to support data sourcing and processing.
Provide technical GIS support in the field and deliver training to emergency service officers to build capability in the use of spatial tools.
What we're looking for




Strong technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Experience using spatial information systems and ETL tools.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across different organisations and levels.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop practical and innovative solutions.
The ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders while balancing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Experience working within an emergency management environment is highly desirable.
Essential requirements
Must be an Australian Citizen with the ability to attain and maintain, NV1 level security clearance as a condition of employment
This position will require being on call on a rotational roster and may require working away from home attending Emergency Operations Centres on shifts of up to 5 days.
We can't wait to meet you
If this role sounds like you, you can apply by clicking the apply button - it's a straightforward online process.
Please provide an up-to-date CV (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages) which showcases your skills and experience for the role.
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact the hiring manager, Gareth Carter, via ******
About Spatial Services
Spatial Services, a division of the Department of Customer Service is the key provider of spatial land information services in New South Wales.
Spatial Services' integrated framework connects the people of NSW to a comprehensive package of land and property services including property information, surveying and mapping.
Spatial Services provides land information services to individuals, businesses,



government agencies and non-profit organisations throughout NSW, Australia and internationally.
Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting
at $133,348 base plus superannuation
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Closing Date: Thursday 29 October @ 11:59PM
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