About the Company
Our client is a well-established organisation within the utilities sector, providing essential services to communities across regional Victoria. With a strong focus on digital transformation and operational improvement, they are investing in modern technology solutions to enhance business processes, improve efficiency and support future growth.
About the Role
The ArcGIS Specialist is a technical lead for the spatial platform during and after the Open Spatial migration. The role ensures network data is complete, accurate and compliant with water industry standards in ArcGIS, that ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise are configured to support operations and integrations, and that staff can use the new platform with confidence. Working with the change manager, the role designs and delivers training for both technical GIS users and non-technical staff across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- GIS Migration: Lead the migration from Open Spatial to ArcGIS, including data mapping, transformation, validation and reconciliation, using FME where appropriate.
- ArcGIS Platform Management: Configure, administer and maintain ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro, including spatial services, dashboards, applications and editing workflows.
- Utility Network Configuration: Configure and maintain Esri Utility Network for water and sewer assets, including data models, business rules and network tracing.
- Systems Integration: Collaborate with integration teams to support connectivity with Maximo, AquaRate and AquaTact through Azure Integration Services, ensuring data integrity and continuity.
- Data Quality & Compliance: Maintain accurate water and sewer network data aligned with industry standards (WSAA and A-SPEC), including CAD/GIS integration, data validation and field verification.
- Security & Platform Support: Ensure appropriate data security, access controls and platform testing following Esri upgrades and patches.
- Training & Change Management: Develop training materials and deliver tailored training to technical GIS users and non-technical teams, supporting adoption and go-live activities.
- Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Document GIS configurations, migration processes and procedures, ensuring a smooth handover to the internal GIS team for ongoing support.
About You
- Expert knowledge of the Esri ArcGIS platform, with hands on experience administering and configuring both ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, and advanced use of ArcGIS Pro.
- Demonstrated experience migrating spatial data from Open Spatial products to ArcGIS, including data mapping, transformation, reconciliation and cutover.
- Deep experience with water and sewer network data in a water utility, including Australian water industry standards (e.g., A-SPEC) as constructed data requirements.
- Experience with the Esri Utility Network for water utilities, including schema adaptation, business rules and network tracing.
- Proficiency with FME for spatial data transformation, and in bringing CAD and survey data into GIS.
- Demonstrated ability to create online training materials and to deliver training to technical and non-technical audiences, working with change managers.
- Strong communication skills, including explaining technical concepts in plain language and building productive relationships with staff, vendors and contractors.
Please submit your current resume to apply. If you'd like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Adnan Haidermota on adnan.haidermota@davidsonwp.com, quoting reference JN -112026-44676. To learn more about Davidson, visit davidsonwp.com.
