Lead Data Analyst (GIS Stream) Contract

• A project role with a difference with a unique and rewarding opportunity to lead and support a team of passionate and driven Analysts within our Brisbane office
• Work within a leading organisation of inclusivity and diversity
• Build your skills and experience in geospatial or digital engineering technologies and projects.

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 & digital engineering services to Federal and State Government Departments and Medium & Large enterprises.

We are proud recipients of the following awards:

• 2021 – Diversity Employer of the Year – Women in Digital Award and in
• 2022-  Lord Mayor’s Business Award for Most Outstanding Social Enterprise.
• 2023 – Technical Excellence Award from the Geospatial Council of Australia
• 2024 Most Innovative Companies fro the Australian Financial Review

Our team is  across two offices: our head office in Brisbane, and our office in Melbourne. We are one of Australia’s largest work-integrated social enterprises (WISE), and we’re only 3 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-centred technology.

About the Role
This is a 12 month contract role with the opportunity to extend!

We are seeking an experienced analyst 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 a more  experienced Technical Lead.

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

This role is yours to make your own.  You will be involved in leading and developing a small team, 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 by management to work with young neurodiverse adults, who are incredible!

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

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience with spatial and geographic information systems (ArcGIS, QGIS etc.) [SG6]
• 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, Melbourne and Cairns. This is a rewarding opportunity for you to join our team and help us make a real difference in the lives of our people.

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
• 1 week of wellness leave per year – pro rata
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible work arrangments or part time arrangement 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 and pride ourselves on

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

If you have any further questions, enquiries around accessibility support or adjustments or would like to discuss this exciting opportunity further, please contact Janelle via 0481 576 924 or [email protected].

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