At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse spatial data to support infrastructure decisions and create impactful visual insights.
- Company: Join Infrastructure NSW, a key player in sustainable infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working options, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a commitment to employee development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in urban planning while using cutting-edge GIS technology.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in GIS or related fields and experience with geospatial tools required.
Join INSW and play your part in creating a sustainable infrastructure legacy for NSW!
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Analyst, Spatial Analytics and Insights CL 0708 to join our dynamic Strategy, Planning and Innovation team. As a crucial member of our organisation, you will be responsible for supporting the organisation’s spatial analytics and insights function to underpin coordinated and robust infrastructure decision-making, informed by analytics and specialist Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and visual tools and insights.
Some of the key accountabilities for the role include:
- Deliver high-quality data analytics and provide geospatial expertise to project teams.
- Generate information and insights from datasets and identify trends and patterns to inform planning and policy.
- Develop high quality cartographic maps, reports and data visualisations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ensure spatial data is accurate, validated, and efficiently managed, enabling timely access to up-to-date datasets that support project delivery and analysis.
- Develop insights drawn from spatial and non-spatial data that can shape pragmatic solutions and improve state infrastructure outcomes.
About You
The ideal candidate should possess tertiary qualifications in GIS, Urban Planning, Urban Analytics, Infrastructure, or a relevant discipline / equivalent relevant experience. Demonstrated experience in leveraging GIS mapping and spatial data analytics technology to support urban analytics, infrastructure and land use planning outcomes by leveraging these tools to convey key messages (particularly to non-technical audiences). A demonstrated experience in the use of geospatial software and tools including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, QGIS, PostGIS, Microsoft Access, Infogram, Power BI, Carto. Experience configuring and managing web maps, including experience building models and scripts for automation and Advanced use of Office 365 especially Sharepoint, OneDrive, Power Query and Data Models.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. For more information, please refer to the role description.
Why work for INSW?
Infrastructure NSW is a NSW Government agency providing independent, evidence based advice to Government in relation to infrastructure priorities and projects. Its functions and structure are set out in the Infrastructure NSW Act. Our core functions include providing independent and strategic advice to ensure infrastructure investment decisions are underpinned by robust assessment and long-term planning; monitoring NSW’s infrastructure program through independent reviews and expert analysis; recommending infrastructure projects to the NSW Treasurer for funding from the Restart NSW fund; and managing the procurement and delivery of nominated priority projects.
We offer flexible working including hybrid options, and are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, providing employees challenging and rewarding work, opportunities for career progression, and learning and development. We offer our employees discounted gym membership, study assistance, salary packaging, and are conveniently located near Wynyard station in Sydney's newest waterfront precinct at Barangaroo.
Our commitment to diversity
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and women. We endeavour to make all our roles flexible. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.
How to Apply!
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and no more than a two-page cover letter which addresses:
- How do your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the Analyst, Spatial Analytics and Insights role?
- What unique value will you bring to INSW if you are successfully appointed in this position?
Closing Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025 [9.59am]
Please note that applications received via email will not be considered. Please apply using the ‘Apply now’ link below.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
For general enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture.
Analyst Spatial Analytics and Insights in Sydney employer: Infrastructure NSW
Infrastructure NSW is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to influence the future of infrastructure in NSW while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment. With flexible working arrangements, career development programs, and a commitment to diversity, employees can thrive both personally and professionally in our Barangaroo office, conveniently located near Wynyard Station. Join us to make a meaningful impact on major projects and priorities, while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work culture.
