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Want to be a part of a team that works together, supports each other and makes a difference every day?

At Sunwater, you'll find a workplace driven by passion, dedication and a shared commitment to excellence. Our success is built on the hard work of our employees, united in their mission to provide the best outcomes for our customers. Here, work, water and life go hand in hand.

We care deeply about our employees and strive to create a culture that values and supports each individual. Our inclusive culture allows everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, leading to better solutions and outcomes. Sunwater offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Join us to deliver water for prosperity.

Job Overview

  • Work type:

    Full Time

  • Location:

    Brisbane

  • Job type:

    Information & Communication Technology

  • Applications close:

    E. Australia Standard Time

Senior Spatial Analyst

Work.

Are you passionate about GIS and major infrastructure delivery? Join Sunwater as a Senior Spatial Analyst, where you’ll play a key role in enabling the successful delivery of major capital projects by providing high‑quality spatial data, governance and assurance. You will support the implementation of Sunwater’s GIS strategy across major programs of work, ensuring spatial information is accurate, trusted and fit for project and asset lifecycle decision‑making.

You will work closely with project teams, engineers and digital specialists to review, verify and integrate spatial data, supporting planning, design, construction and handover activities for major water infrastructure projects.

As a Senior Spatial Analyst at Sunwater, you will:

  • Lead the spatial analysis activities on large, complex or high risk projects.
  • Provide advanced technical input into the review and verification of spatial data provided by contractors for accuracy and consistency. 
  • Ensure the integration of GIS with digital engineering initiatives, including BIM enablement and alignment of spatial data across the project and asset lifecycle.
  • Lead the development and implementation of GIS data governance frameworks, standards and data strategy, for capital project delivery and asset handover.
  • Partner with project managers, engineers and delivery partners to ensure spatial data effectively supports project outcomes and Sunwater’s broader digital strategy objectives.

We are seeking a talented individual with a proven track record in spatial, survey and geographical concepts and data. You will hold tertiary qualifications in GIS, Software Development, Data Science or related field, and have 7+ years’ experience in a similar role. You will also bring:

  • GIS Expertise: Experience in designing, implementing and maintaining ArcGIS platforms
  • Strategic vision: Ability to design and deliver projects following project requirements and providing GIS initiatives and improvements.
  • Communication skills: Excellent communication skills with a knack for writing and presenting quality reports and findings to senior leadership and project teams.

This role is a fixed term contract position until December 2028. This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

  1. Base salary starting from $145,346.26
  2. 12.75% superannuation
  3. Access to banked time and TOIL
  4. 17.5% leave loading
  5. A genuine emphasis on work/life balance

Water.

Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 4,500 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and deliver water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life.

At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

  • My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
  • My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
  • My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
  • My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future.  We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.

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