GIS consultant. Sydney, NSW. Position description. September 2017

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1 GIS consultant Sydney, NSW Position description September 2017 Sydney Central Coast Illawarra Armidale Newcastle Mudgee Port Macquarie Brisbane Cairns

2 Position description Position title Geographic Information Systems Consultant Position ID Discipline Professional Direct reports Yes No Location Reports to Parramatta NSW NSW Regional Manager Status Full Time Part Time Casual Fixed Term FTE: 1 About Niche Niche Environment and Heritage is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in ecology, cultural heritage management, environmental approvals and biodiversity offsetting. Established in 2009, we deliver projects to clients across eastern Australia from our nine locations. Our 40+ strong team includes ecologists, botanists, archaeologists and environmental engineers. At Niche, our focus is on delivering value to our clients operations by maximising commercial outcomes for projects, while benefiting our communities through creating the best possible solutions for our environment and heritage. We are an independently owned and operated consultancy. Our approach is underpinned by experience and always governed by our core values: Our values Care We care about each other, our business partners, working safely and sustaining the environment. Excellence We provide superior advice and clever solutions. We strive to be the best at what we do and we are proud of our work. Integrity We have the strength and principles to operate honestly and ethically. We build strong, balanced relationships founded on respect. Trust We are responsible, we are accountable, and we deliver on our commitments. Workplace environment A modern office facility located within walking/short driving distance to eating establishments and retail outlets. (Parramatta) Accessible by main arterial roads. Buses are available to major train stations and shopping centres An equal opportunity employer Occasional remote working conditions/telecommuting Position purpose This position provides specialist GIS and data capture/management services to internal Niche customers. This position will also be required to liaise with external clients in regards to spatial data transfer, manipulation and management. This position will be required to maintain the spatial data holdings, GIS software, liaison for associated IT Position description GIS Consultant September

3 platforms, and provide advice to Senior Management on GIS/data management and IT issues. Accountabilities Develop and bring to Niche a high level technical understanding ArcGIS, QGIS, database development and field data capture technologies Provide a strong commitment to internal service delivery to the Niche ecology, cultural heritage and approvals teams Participates in, conducts and manages complex consulting projects that may require initial data capture from diverse sources and result in large, complex mapping requirements Meeting productivity targets and meeting project budgets Management of GIS hardware & software, data management and storage Routinely communicate the progress of assigned projects with Project Managers Remain current with GIS and data capture/management practices, provide updated information as it becomes available to staff Duties performed Project management Produce publication-quality maps for client reports, with minimal supervision Ensure truth-in-data standards are rigorously enforced Undertake spatial analysis as necessary to realise project goals Communicate effectively with Niche professional staff to streamline end-to-end project data management Provide Niche staff with spatial capability training and advice, in formal and adhoc settings Maintain, evaluate and develop the Niche spatial data repository Maintain, evaluate and upgrade Niche GIS software to ensure best practise Liaise with the Niche external IT custodian to ensure best practise, particularly with respect to spatial data and software Develop or acquire allied spatial software, with an emphasis on field data collation and retrieval Integrate various data sources for information enhancement and knowledge development Liaise with internal stakeholders to develop a robust company knowledge management system Workplace health and safety Ensure that all work is carried out with conformance to workplace health and safety policies and procedures. Risks are to be identified reported and safety equipment and clothing must be worn at all times Respond to any HSE incidents as per the incident procedure and report them to their manager and the HSE coordinator as per the HSE manual Respond to any environmental risks as appropriate through the SWMS process and advise management and the HSE coordinator accordingly: Have current Senior First Aid qualifications or equivalent Participate in HSE consultation and training initiatives General Undertake the responsibilities of the position adhering to Equal Opportunity and antidiscrimination legislation and requirements. Position description GIS Consultant September

4 Equipment and materials used ArcGIS software PCs, tablets, and specialist field data capture platforms as may be required from time to time GPS Data capture applications Other software IT equipment Expected outcomes Provide leadership and expert advice in GIS and data management. Manage projects and internal and external clients with a high level of professionalism and technical expertise Projects are to be completed on time and within budget Reports and maps produced will be of a professional standard and technical data relevant to the project brief. Reports and maps will be correctly formatted and edited accordingly ensuring all compliance levels are achieved Regular client briefings and updates on progress are to be scheduled and delivered All technical data and filed work is to be collected in a safe manner as per company policy and procedure Meet Utilisation Targets and Individual Key Performance Indicators Position description GIS Consultant September

5 Competencies Technical expertise Excellent GIS and IT skills, together with strong professional experience Production of technical maps and report writing and preparation of associated appendices which may include site diagrams, bespoke mapping and aerial photographs Exemplary interpersonal skills and is very detail oriented and organised Precise attention to detail and ability to produce professional quality deliverables on time and on budget Technology Competent with Microsoft Office Suite and the Windows environment Operation of ArcGIS and related software GPS Data capture applications and technologies Problem solving Proactively identify client issues and problem-solve these with clients, seeking support where necessary Identify; investigate and resolve defined problem areas and apply solutions. Analysis of data Customer/client satisfaction Handling enquires Planning and coordination Planning of workflow and distribution thereof work is administrated and completed within specified deadlines Conduct reviews for more contentious client documents (e.g. budgets, proposals, draft and final reports, letters etc.) Able to meet and or exceed utilisation targets Communication Liaison with executive leadership team, senior managers and consultants Liaison with clients and third party providers Written and verbal communication skills (through collation and production of professional reporting and management meetings) Team player Self-motivated Autonomy Support role: 20 % Leading role: 10% Autonomy: 70% Qualifications Previous project management experience in a similar role and technical expertise in their field Position description GIS Consultant September

6 Essential Competence with computers, including substantive experience with GIS and MS Office Tertiary qualification from a recognised institution at undergraduate or postgraduate level with a major in GIS/IT or allied fields 2-5 years experience post degree Demonstrated experience and competency with GIS technology and IT systems Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals Current drivers licence is required Desirable Understanding of ecology, archaeology and natural systems Remuneration level Salary Award General Compensation Executive Compensation Endorsement Name Date Signature Approved by Belinda Kimber, Corporate Services Manager Employee s confirmation Position description GIS Consultant September

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