GIS Specialist

• Shape Critical Emergency Response through GIS
• Contribute to a significant digital transformation project at TZV
• Full-time, permanent role, located in Burwood East

About Triple Zero Victoria

Triple Zero Victoria (TZV) provides the critical link between the Victorian community and the state’s emergency services agencies. It provides Victoria’s 24-hour emergency call-taking and dispatch services for Police, Fire, Ambulance and VICSES.  

This integration of emergency services communications within Triple Zero Victoria is unique in Australia and rare worldwide. The team at Triple Zero Victoria are deeply committed to the community they serve and are among the most dedicated and highly skilled in their field.

About the Role

The GIS Specialist is a key and active participant of the Emergency Communications Information Services (ECIS) team. 

The goal of the function is to provide delivery of all end-to-end GIS functions including GIS data management, mapping and analysis activities.

Reporting to the Manager, Operational Mapping and Data, specific accountabilities will include administration of spatial data to ensure currency and accuracy of data sets, troubleshooting and support for incidents and requests.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify data requirements and oversee the integration of business-critical information into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
• Uphold rigorous standards for geospatial integrity, ensuring all spatial datasets remain precise, current, and reliable for operational use.
• Execute spaciial data updates and modifications in strict alignment with established protocols and defined service level agreement (SLA's).
• Optimise the spacial database infrastructure by proactively monitoring performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and implementing effective resolutions.
• Develop and manage spatial information assets to consistently meet the organisation's evolving mapping and data visualisation needs.

About You

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

•   A Diploma/Tertiary qualification in Geospatial Info Tech, Computer Science or related discipline (essential).

Desirable:

• Python
• C#
• Registration with relevant professional bodies/associations such as ESRI
• ITIL V3 Certificate

Skills and experience (essential):

• Extensive/Demonstrable experience in SQL scripting and computer programming and demonstrated knowledge with SQL Server and/or Oracle
• Extensive/Demonstrable experience with ESRI suite of products
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.

What We Can Offer You

You will be supporting a critical service to the Victorian community and will be rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and employee benefits including:

• Employee assistance program for employees and eligible family members
• Discounted health insurance, banking services and gym membership
• ‘Memberlink’ discount card, accepted by 1,000's of retailers and services providers
• Free staff parking at all our sites
• Salary packaging options after an initial service period

Triple Zero Victoria is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our workplace. We encourage and celebrate diversity in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the Victorian community in which we live.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button which will direct you to the Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. From here you can submit your application, which should include a current resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and linking your experience to the position.

Please note: all applications must be submitted via our Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. We kindly ask that you do not send your application by email as we require you to complete a mandatory application form to accompany your application.

For a confidential discussion, please email Careers@triplezero.vic.gov.au.

Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, Sunday 19 April, 2026.

Other Relevant Information

Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a Permanent Resident. If you have applied for an ongoing position, you can only be considered for a fixed term period of employment that does not exceed your visa term. Employment will be subject to providing evidence of your Australian working rights.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Medical Declaration, with employment subject to a National Police Check clearance.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Triple Zero Victoria's Careers team via Careers@triplezero.vic.gov.au.