Perth, Western Australia | 12-Month Contract + 12-Month Extension Option

Full-Time | On-Site | Government Sector An chance for an experienced Enterprise GIS professionalGISjobs Australia is seeking a highly experienced Senior GIS Enterprise Applications Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity with a major Western Australian government organisation.

This role is ideally suited to a seasoned GIS professional who enjoys working hands-on with enterprise spatial systems, supporting business-critical applications, solving complex technical challenges and delivering practical GIS solutions.

You will work within an established spatial technology environment, supporting enterprise GIS operations, application development, system upgrades and the ongoing improvement of spatial information services.

This is an opportunity to contribute to GIS systems supporting significant public infrastructure and asset management operations.

The OpportunityWorking as part of an established internal team, you will provide specialist GIS expertise across enterprise applications, spatial databases, system integration and operational support.

The environment includes Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, enterprise geodatabases, web mapping applications and corporate asset management systems.

A key initiative will involve supporting the upgrade of ArcGIS Enterprise from version 10.9.1 to 11.5, including application migration, testing and ongoing system optimisation.

The engagement is for an initial 12-month period, with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

The position is based in office in East Perth, working up to 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

- Support, maintain and enhance enterprise GIS applications and services.
- Assist with the upgrade and migration of ArcGIS Enterprise environments.
- Develop, test and maintain web-based mapping applications and spatial solutions.
- Administer and maintain enterprise spatial databases, datasets and interfaces.




- Support GIS integration with corporate asset management and business systems.
- Undertake spatial analysis, data processing, mapping and digitising activities.
- Investigate and resolve GIS application, data and performance issues.
- Conduct system testing, user acceptance testing and quality assurance.
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal GIS users and field personnel.
- Contribute to GIS documentation, technical procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Experience and QualificationsWe are particularly interested in professionals who can demonstrate:
- Minimum 15 years' GIS experience within Australian government agencies.
- A tertiary qualification in spatial sciences, GIS, geomatics or a related discipline.
- At least five years' experience working with enterprise spatial information frameworks.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS and enterprise geodatabases.
- Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining and supporting enterprise GIS applications.
- Experience with web mapping technologies, GIS integration and spatial database management.
- Strong troubleshooting, testing and technical problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience supporting GIS applications in complex operational environments.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Highly DesirableExperience in one or more of the following areas will be particularly advantageous:
- GIS applications supporting road networks,



transport infrastructure or asset management.
- Western Australian government spatial information environments.
- ArcGIS Enterprise upgrades and application migrations.
- Enterprise GIS integration with corporate business systems.
- Development and support of customised web mapping applications.
- Previous exposure to Main Roads WA spatial applications or equivalent government infrastructure systems.

About YouYou are an accomplished GIS skilled who combines extensive technical knowledge with a practical, service-oriented approach. You are comfortable working independently, taking ownership of technical issues and collaborating with internal teams to deliver reliable solutions.

Importantly, you enjoy remaining technically hands-on and contributing directly to the operation and improvement of enterprise GIS systems.

Contract Details

- Location: East Perth, Western Australia
- Work arrangement: Full-time, on-site
- Contract: Initial 12 months
- Extension: Option for a further 12 months
- Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
- Commencement: Subject to procurement and onboarding requirements
- Remuneration: Competitive contract rates, commensurate with experience

Apply NowIf you are an experienced Enterprise GIS professional seeking a challenging, long-term government contract opportunity in Perth, we would welcome a confidential discussion. Please submit your current resume, highlighting your experience with enterprise GIS environments, government spatial systems and application development.

Please also include your availability, preferred contracting arrangement and indicative hourly or daily rate.

GISjobs Australia

Australia's GIS Capability Partner

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.gisjobs.com.au

Applications will be assessed against the client's technical and experience requirements. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.

📌 Senior GIS Enterprise Applications Specialist (Perth)
🏢 GISjobs Australia
📍 Perth