Assistant Spatial Analyst

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

• Assistant Spatial Analyst
• Ongoing Full Time Opportunity
• Office location Newcastle. Other locations considered regular travel to Newcastle required
• Salary relative to experience ranges from $99938 to $110271 plus super

Whats in it for me

Join our team for a fantastic culturewith dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements diverse and fulfilling assignments and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplacewhere everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to succeed.

The role

Do you enjoy transforming complex information into clear meaningful insights If so this role might be the perfect next step in your spatial career.

Crown Lands is seeking a motivated Assistant Spatial Analyst to maintain and enhance Crown land spatial data systems to achieve government priorities in the management of the Spatial Asset Register and associated web applications and databases. Youll work alongside experienced spatial professionals contribute to impactful projects and help shape the way spatial information supports decisionmaking across the organisation.

What youll be doing

• Spatial analysis & map production: Create accurate visually compelling maps and spatial outputs that support internal clients and business needs.
• Data extraction & manipulation: Work with corporate databases to extract transform and deliver reliable information to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Application development support: Assist in designing testing and refining spatial data maintenance and viewing applications to ensure theyre practical efficient and userfriendly.
• Training & documentation: Develop training materials and deliver sessions to Crown Lands staff helping build capability and confidence in spatial tools and applications.
• Spatial Asset Register maintenance: Use transformation tools and customised applications to maintain and update spatial data ensuring it meets operational requirements.
• Quality assurance: Conduct accuracy checks on the Spatial Asset Register and associated datasets to uphold data integrity.
• Configuration documentation: Keep application and database model configuration documents up to date and accessible for all users.

For more information please visit the Role Description:Assistant Spatial Analyst

About You

• Demonstrated experience in the use of GIS technologies
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of GIS training and/or provision of technical support to users
• Demonstrated experience with corporate databases
• Someone who enjoys problemsolving thrives in a fastpaced environment and has a genuine interest in spatial data and technology
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn from experienced colleagues while contributing your own ideas.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Science Surveying or relevant Engineering fields and/or equivalent professional experience
• Current driver licence and willingness to travel

About us

The Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this we: create vibrant productive spaces and precincts; manage lands assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where your individual contributions are valued and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups practices flexible working offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 22nd February 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Dianna Brettschneider via

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

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and supportapplications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustmentsthat may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02) - HR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guideto assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathwaysteam for a yarn