Project Coordinator (GIS) Full Time

Do you want to make a difference supporting young, talented neurodiverse analysts? Are you looking for a fulfilling and purposeful place to work? Then we want to hear from you!

About Us

We are Australian Spatial Analytics, an award-winning non-profit social enterprise creating data solutions for an inclusive workforce. We exist to employ neurodiverse individuals previously locked out of employment to provide B2B professional data, spatial & digital engineering services to Federal and State Government Departments and Medium & Large enterprises.

In 2021, we won the Diversity Employer of the Year – Women in Digital Award and, in 2022 Lord Mayor’s Business Award for Most Outstanding Social Enterprise, more recently we were also awarded the Australian Financial Review 2024 BOSS Most Innovative Companies.

Our team is comprised of over 100 people across three offices: our head office in Brisbane, and our second office in Melbourne. This makes us one of Australia’s largest work-integrated social enterprises (WISE), and we’re only 4 years old!

Our Values

Diverse: Fairness through diversity of thought. We embrace neurodiversity and solve problems from different angles.

Comprehensive: Our attention to detail leads to high quality service.

Compassionate: We understand our employees are human and provide sophisticated support systems to ensure wellbeing at work.

Collaborative: We work hard with partners to champion neurodiversity and human-centered technology.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced GIS Project Coordinator for a 12-month contract to take our skillset and project delivery to the next level. Our current analysts working on our projects are young, energetic and ready to learn from an experienced Technical Lead.

This leadership role reports to the Program Manager in Service Delivery and works within a supportive team.

This GIS role is yours to make your own. You will be involved in undertaking data capture, data maintenance, quality assurance and analysis whilst supporting system and data enhancement to add value to our clients within a project environment.

As we are a community organisation it is vital that the role connects with our young team, many who are new to these technical roles. The right candidate will invest in building a thriving culture where all viewpoints can be heard. You will be supported my management to work with young neurodiverse adults, who are incredible!

This is a 12 month contract position.

Key Accountabilities:

• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with complex spatial datasets and workflows.

• Work under minimal supervision across several defined areas of responsibility including assuming responsibility for specific parts of projects.

• Maintain a key eye for detail ensuring the quality and accuracy of your own work and that of your team.

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to other team members.

• Develop resources for the team to assist them in their learning and deliver feedback to team members on areas for improvement.

• Support timely resolution of customer feedback on technical details of project deliverables.

• Attend and proactively engage in client and team meetings.

• Provide work direction and delegate tasks as required.

• Assist in developing effective project plans to ensure all production deliverables are met in line with timelines and budget.

• Generate and track production metrics and reports, ensuring efficient production throughput.

• Manage and maintain process documentation.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience of 1-2 years’ in project management, logistics systems, Information systems management, Spatial Science or Engineering within the transport, infrastructure, utilities or related industry.

• Proven experience in spatial data management and analysis

• Analytical skills to correctly identify risks and solve any problems which may arise throughout the project. A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data

• Qualifications in a relevant field such as (but not limited to), Surveying, Geoinformation Systems or Geospatial Engineering.

• Demonstrated experience within Geospatial data management, operation and analysis.

• Recognised subject matter expert with technical authority within your stream

• Demonstrated experience of working effectively with stakeholders at all levels, driving projects and working for collective success.

• Experienced in delivering training, managing documentation and reporting.

• Highly developed communication skills both verbal and written.

• Experienced problem solver with the ability to identify issues, possible solutions, implement solutions and evaluate outcomes.

Why join us:

You will be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team that is diverse and inclusive.

We are energetic and love collaborating across teams and our offices in Brisbane and Melbourne.

This is a rewarding opportunity for you to join our team and help us make a real difference in the lives of our people.

Take a look at a few of our stories on what it’s like to work with us:

https://www.asanalytics.com.au/blog-posts/support-neurodivergent-people-workplace

https://www.asanalytics.com.au/analyst-stories/autism-at-work-data-analyst-stephen

You will receive fantastic benefits, including:

• Competitive salary & salary packaging (up to $15,900 per annum, plus additional packaging available for meals/accommodation).

• Four weeks of annual leave per year pro – rata

• One week of Wellness leave per year pro rata

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Supportive and inclusive team culture

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Hybrid working arrangements available for the successful candidate

Australian Spatial Analytics is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an organisation lies in our diverse colleagues. We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We’re committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent.

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If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this role and are excited by joining a mission-driven business, we would love to hear from you.

Click apply and submit a cover letter letting us know why you want to work for us.

If you have any further questions or would like to discuss this exciting opportunity further, please contact Tai via 0401491656 or [email protected].