Geoscience Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Cultures: and to elders past and present. About us Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation. Our culture Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged. Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offer a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements. What we can offer you When you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To learn more about our competitive salary, free onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture click here . Our team Join the dedicated team at the National Location Information Branch within Geoscience Australia, where we are at the forefront of ensuring Australia's national location information is accessible, trusted, reliable, interoperable, relevant, and sustainably managed. As part of this team, you will contribute to the Digital Atlas of Australia project, one of three major location-based initiatives that are transforming how we interact with and understand geographic data. The Digital Atlas of Australia project brings together, curates and connects trusted national datasets from across government into an interactive, secure, and easy-to-use online platform. Anyone, anywhere can explore, analyse and visualise data on Australia's geography, people, economy and environment. Join us in leveraging the power of location-based information to address shared challenges and make a positive impact on Australia's data landscape. Be part of a dynamic team that is driving innovation and shaping the future of geospatial data management and analysis. The key duties of the position include As a GIS Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the maintenance and enhancement of our cloud-based Esri GIS infrastructure to meet the diverse needs of the Digital Atlas Australia project. The Digital Atlas of Australia is based on configurations of ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online aligned with evolving business needs. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting the reliability, scalability, and performance of our enterprise GIS systems. The primary responsibility of this role includes; System Monitoring and Optimisation: Monitor system performance, resource utilisation, and service availability. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimise system configurations, and implement scalability measures as needed. Software Updates and Upgrades: Research, evaluate, and apply software updates, patches, and service packs for Esri ArcGIS Enterprise software. Plan and coordinate system upgrades and migrations to newer versions of the software. User Support: Provide technical support to GIS users, troubleshoot issues, and resolve system-related problems. Assist users in accessing and utilising GIS applications, web maps, and geospatial services. Security and Access Control: Implement security measures and access controls to protect sensitive GIS data. Configure user authentication, authorisation, and role-based access controls within the Esri ArcGIS Enterprise environment. Documentation and Training: Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, procedures, and best practices. Develop and deliver training materials and sessions to educate users on GIS technology and best practices. To be successful in the role you will have: In-depth expertise in administering cloud based Esri Enterprise environments, including configuration, maintenance, and optimisation. Strong technical skills in working with location information, including geospatial services, data management, and processing tools. Knowledge of enterprise-level GIS architectures, high availability configurations, and disaster recovery planning Understanding of GIS principles, spatial analysis, and cartography and knowledge of relevant industries and applications of GIS. Possess advanced analytical skills essential for evaluating systems and processes. Have exceptional problem-solving skills to arrive at system solutions and project improvements. Required skills, knowledge, experience and/or qualifications Our ideal applicant will have a combination of technical skills, strategic thinking and effective communication abilities: Extensive proficiency in GIS software and tools in particular Esri Web GIS, FME and Microsoft Azure/ Esri certifications (Esri Certified Enterprise System Design Associate) are a plus. Are you unsure about applying? Did you know that a Hewlett Packard internal report found that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60 per cent of the job requirements? Women and other people from diverse backgrounds tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on what we are looking for, please still apply or get in touch with the contact officer to learn more about the role. To Apply Please visit the careers page of our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system. Your application should include: Your resume (no more than 3 pages) A brief statement (no more than 700 words) outlining your transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role and the value you would bring to Geoscience Australia. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Megan McCabe on (02) 6249 5879 or email megan.mccabega.gov.au. To learn more about applying for roles within the Australian Public Services please review ' Applying for an APS job: cracking the code '.