Geospatial Assistant
Job Details
Job Title: Geospatial Assistant
Employment Type: Ongoing
Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 4/5
Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 22 October 2024
Contact: Christopher Giuliano, 02) 6277 2483, Christopher.Giuliano@aph.gov.au
The Opportunity
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Service Level 4/5 Geospatial Assistant within the Library Research Branch.
The Parliamentary Library provides high quality information, analysis and advice to Senators and Members of Parliament in support of their parliamentary and representational roles.
The opportunity to directly inform the work of the Parliament makes the Parliamentary Library a unique and rewarding environment in which to work.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a person who is motivated, adaptable, a team player and able to provide high quality client service. In this role, you will respond to client requests which will include the preparation of customised maps, including election results maps, maps using Census of Population and Housing data (from the Australian Bureau of Statistics) plus other bespoke mapping requests.
Staff within the Library will be expected to participate in Section and corporate activities such as meetings, planning events, workshops and training. It will be an advantage for you to have an understanding of the parliamentary environment.
Our ideal candidate will:
1. Be well-informed, motivated, adaptable and able to provide excellent client service. Professionalism and sound judgement are essential, and you must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality in accordance with Library policies.
2. Have Intermediate-level understanding of spatial data formats, preferably in MapInfo and be familiar with or, have the ability to learn the following: FME (Feature Manipulation Engine), Bing and other web mapping services.
3. Have good written, numerical, and oral communication skills and intermediate-level research, analytical and Excel skills.
4. Geospatial qualifications would be highly desirable and/or hands-on experience with MapInfo Professional or similar software.
Job Specific Requirements
- The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.
At DPS, we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with disability.
Duty Statement
Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 4/5
Branch: Research
Section: Statistics & Mapping
Immediate supervisor: Director, Statistics and Mapping
Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Service Level 4/5 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Undertake less-complex geospatial research requests, including the identification, retrieval, analysis of spatial output and the creation of mapping products for parliamentary clients and internal stakeholders.
- Assist in the development of section expertise and resources including geospatial data workflows and data management practices.
- Assist with the Library’s spatial data warehouse that includes Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) election results data, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census data and other thematic and special interest datasets.
- Contribute to corporate activities, including the provision of administrative and technical support to senior officers within the organisation.
Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.
How to apply
Please upload a pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department.
Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
Our purpose and values
We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.
Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.
Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.
What we can offer
Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:
• access to flexible work arrangements
• ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
• a competitive remuneration package
• free secure underground parking
• free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
• on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.
Salary
Currently, the salary range for this position is $77,719 - $92,412 per annum.
Conditions of Employment
Employment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:
• Australian citizenship – to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• Security clearance and character clearance – the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Health assessment – a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.