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Ongoing, full-timeThis vacancy is advertised as an identified position which means candidates are required to have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and proven culturally appropriate engagement and communication skills. Additional selection criteria are added to cover this and successful applicants will be expected to provide a reference from an Indigenous referee, where possible, to confirm they can meet these requirements.Position OverviewThe Geospatial Specialist reports to the Senior Geospatial Specialist and supports the administration and maintenance of the Tribunals geospatial datasets and provides geospatial services to assist the Tribunal with specific functions and responsibilities under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).Key Duties and Responsibilities:Contribute to the management and maintenance of datasets and services to support the delivery of geospatial products.Contribute to the development, testing, documentation, maintenance and sustained provision of ArcGIS Enterprise including online map and analysis services.Apply quality assurance measures to ensure accuracy and integrity of custodial and non-custodial datasets, and assist in the resolution of data irregularities.Prioritise and plan work effectively to meet deadlines under limited direction and seek assistance whenever required.Provide support, coaching and guidance to less experienced employees, and training on geospatial practices, products and services to both internal and external staff and stakeholders.Promote innovation and improvement and assist in identifying customer/stakeholder interests and needs.Participate in the sections operational planning process and contribute to the development of longer term initiatives.Establish and maintain collaborative and consultative processes and relationships across the NNTT and with external stakeholders.Ensure compliance with Tribunal and government policy and legislative requirements.Selection CriteriaPossess and demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.Possess and demonstrate an ability to communicate sensitively with stakeholders including with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.Knowledge of native title and the National Native Title Tribunals functions or the ability to quickly acquire this.Demonstrated experience in spatial data management, analysis and mapping using ESRI desktop and server based GIS solutions. Experience using FME and SQL Server Spatial or equivalent.Substantial knowledge of Geospatial data and information associated with:Torrens land tenure system, interpretation of historical tenure, mining, Petroleum and other land or water based tenures, and native title.Ability to manage competing demands by effectively managing workloads.Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate cooperation between business units.QualificationsProgress towards relevant tertiary qualifications, or recognised equivalent, in a spatial science discipline is essential, e.g. Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Sciences, Surveying, or Land Information Systems.Contact OfficerFor more information, please contact Andrew Spencer, Manager Geospatial Solutions via telephone (08) 6317 5369 or email at andrew.spencer@nntt.gov.auHow to ApplyTo apply, please complete the application form on the Courts careers portal. As part of your application, you will be required to submit a written response to the selection criteria listed in the position description (maximum word limit 1500). Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application.If you have any technical issues with applying, please email recruitment@fedcourt.gov.auEligibilityEmployment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:Australian citizenship the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship;Security and character clearance the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check, and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment;Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.Diversity and InclusionFederal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability. First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.RecruitAbilityRecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: description WORD Opens in new windowPosition description PDF Opens in new windowStart your application by clicking the "begin" button. #J-18808-Ljbffr