Floodzoom - spatial data analyst

The Spatial Data Analyst will support the FloodZoom team in maintaining and improving the FloodZoom platform. The Spatial Data Analyst will assist in ensuring the quality and consistency of spatial data managed in the platform and support the sharing of spatial data with stakeholders. The State Emergency Management Plan (SEMP) provides emergency response arrangements which include DEECA as a participating agency for flood emergency planning, including readiness and flood/data intelligence and mapping. The FloodZoom platform is key in DEECA’s fulfilment of its support obligations for flood response.

The role will require the successful candidate to use their knowledge of spatial data and system to ensure the FloodZoom platform is meeting the expectations of its users, the department and other stakeholders/agencies.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in geospatial sciences or computer sciences or equivalent professional experience
• Spatial Expertise: Demonstrated experience in the management of spatial data and spatial technologies such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, QGIS and FME.
• Spatial Expertise: Experience with geospatial programming languages would be desirable.
• IT system project and task delivery: Familiarity with the principles of design thinking, and/or lean and agile software delivery is highly desirable.
• Experience working with productivity software tools such as Jira and Confluence is advantageous.
• Government experience: Familiarity with government processes and operations is desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, Melbourne 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. Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. Click the ‘Apply’ button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account. Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 05 November 2026. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

• Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History 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.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact recruitment@deeca.vic.gov.au. We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.